EPA Plans Wave of Coal Plant Shutdowns

Source: Daily Mail (8/23/11)

"Tensions are rising between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs."

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to shut down a number of coal-fired power plants in a controversial bid to curb pollution in the U.S. The shutdowns are part of a new effort to regulate Mercury, smog, ozone, greenhouse gases, coal ash and water intake over the next 18 months.

However, rising tensions are resulting between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs. . .View full article

Mining Co. Begins High-Quality West Virginia Met Coal Operations
Source: Streetwise Reports (05/28/2026)

Clinch Resources Ltd. (CLCH:TSX) launched ahead-of-schedule coal production in West Virginia, targeting expanded output to meet rising metallurgical ("met") coal demand.

Clinch Resources Begins West Virginia Met Coal Operation
Source: Streetwise Reports (05/19/2026)

Clinch Resources Ltd. (CLCH:TSX) expands West Virginia met coal operations targeting 200,000 clean tons monthly ramp-up amid tightening global steelmaking coal supplies.

John Newell of RSD Discovery Group explains why he thinks Colonial Coal International Corp. (CAD:TSXV; CCARF:OTCMKTS) is undervalued and has promising potential.