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Blackjewel under investigation for fraud

By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The unprecedented bankruptcy case involving coal operator Blackjewel showed signs of resolution last week when a federal judge approved the sale of two Wyoming coal mines to a new company called Eagle Specialty…

Legislators form committee to look at coal bankruptcies

By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming lawmakers voted last week to create a committee specifically focused on addressing the negative effects of a rash of coal bankruptcies across the state over the past several…

Powering Down: WyoFile examines coal’s shaky ground from Jim Bridger

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A troubling turn of events has befallen Wyoming and its bedrock industry. Here, the rolling plains are dotted with some of the most significant coal properties in the nation — including several of the country’s top-10…

Court approves end to Blackjewel insurance

By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Hundreds of out-of-work coal miners across the country lost their health care Saturday, after bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel received court approval to terminate its health insurance program.  The employment-based…