Today’s rural grid reliability is looking toward legacy equipment. Utilising repurposed coal mine transformers unlocks tremendous economic value and pays respect to the mining industry’s foundational contributions. Adapting these mighty systems for cleaner purposes demonstrates innovative adaptation and and carves a path toward reliable electricity generation. …
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Trump administration approves coal mine expansion to boost Asia exports
The U.S. Interior Department approved a plan by Signal Peak Energy to expand coal mining, providing exports for Japan and South Korea, the agency said on Friday, as it responded to President Donald Trump’s energy-emergency directives. …
Two-minute descent: Enlow Fork Mine tour offers rare glimpse into ‘underground city’
At the start of their shift, the coal miners working on Enlow Fork Mine’s H-3 longwall section step into a black steel elevator and descend 800 feet underground, where they walk out through a heavy airlock door and into a part of the earth that few people ever see. It’s a two-minute trip to the …
Harvey Mine hosts mock rescue drill
A fire in an underground coal mine is among the most dangerous hazards miners face. On Friday, CONSOL Energy Inc. held a simulated emergency at Harvey Mine BMX Portal in West Finley to ensure that, if there is an emergency, responders will be prepared. …
