Powder River Basin coal down through first half of 2023
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Powder River Basin coal production dipped last quarter as demand cooled due to lower natural gas prices and higher utility stockpiles, despite the mines finding long-awaited improvement from…
Tornado touches down on top of Gillette coal mine
At least eight people were injured Friday night, June 23 in Gillette when a tornado touched down at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine near Gillette. According to the Gillette News Record, all workers at the coal mine have been accounted…
Peabody ends 2022 strong; PRB mines slowed by cold snap
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — On-par production from Peabody Energy Corp.’s three Powder River Basin mines contributed to what was a hugely profitable year for the global energy industry giant. The 21.2 million…
Peabody, Arch battle federal block of joint venture
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Over one year ago, two of the nation’s leading coal companies proposed a plan to form a joint venture and combine operations in Wyoming. The decision came as a…