In the news today…
Coal:
- The Marietta Times reports the president of the Ohio Coal Association says the industry needs “thoughtful support from government to help it weather this storm.”
- Bloomberg Law reports a group of Republican senators is pushing to keep coal in the upcoming bailout program.
- WYMT reports families of miners are worried about safety from the novel coronavirus in coal mines.
- Argus reports Alliance Resource Partners is extending the shutdown of its Illinois mines by nearly two weeks.
Minerals:
- The Lincoln Journal Star reports environmental officials on Thursday approved plans for a copper mine in central Montana.
- Mining Technology details coronavirus responses from Barrick, AngloGold Ashanti and De Beers.
Mining:
- Environment News Service reports the Trump administration is easing the way for mining projects while the country battles the novel coronavirus.
- Mining.com reports Newmont has launched a $20 million support fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
World News:
- Mining.com reports global production of coal is expected to grow marginally despite the COVID-19 pandemic.