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Posts Tagged ‘coal mine’

Southwest Virginia group challenges surface mine proposed near UVA-Wise

By Willie Dodson | October 24, 2018 | 0
proposed surface mine map

The mining company’s executive is the former head of the corporation responsible for the 2004 mining accident that killed 3-year-old Jeremy Davidson.

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Courts Confirm Citizen Rights to Inspect Mines

By Elizabeth E. Payne | December 5, 2017 | 0

A federal district court in Virginia confirmed that citizens have the right to accompany mine inspections under federal and state law.

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Kentucky Coal Mine Has Brighter Future as Solar Farm

By AV's Intern Team | June 15, 2017 | 2
Berkeley Energy mine site

A Kentucky coal company is partnering with an international renewables company to construct a solar farm on a coal mine site near Pikeville, Ky.

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