Coal Symposium: Simply, success! 3-day event sets new show standards Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Bluefield Coal Symposium that ended Friday after three intensive days left more than its purpose of mine safety, mining legislation and training. It solidified thought, focused determination, and a welded a satisfaction of unity among coal industry leaders and elected officials.
Massey further cuts coal shipments WRIC 8
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Massey Energy might be for sale. The Richmond-based coal mining company said today it has hired investment banking firm Goldman Sachs to find ways to increase its value to shareholders. Often, that means finding a buyer.
State-of-the-art mine opens Charleston Daily Mail
Gov. Joe Manchin and Arch Coal Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Leer are among the dignitaries who were expected to be on hand today as Arch Coal marked the opening of its Mountain Laurel mining complex in Logan County.
BUSINESS AWARDS Lexington Herald-Leader
The United States Office of Surface Mining has presented AEP Kentucky's coal operation near the community of Lick Creek with a Bronze Good Neighbor Award for its success in reclaiming the area with a post-mining land use of wildlife habitat, forestry and pastureland. According to the awards statement, "Not only did AEP Kentucky give careful consideration to the community in its reclamation plan,
Massey looks to boost shareholder value Daily Press
Massey Energy Co., under pressure from shareholders who want the coal producer to put itself up for sale or undertake a large stock buyback, said Monday it has hired investment banking firm Goldman Sachs to review ways to increase shareholder value.
Massey hires help to raise stock value Lexington Herald-Leader
Massey Energy Co., under pressure from shareholders who want the coal producer to put itself up for sale or undertake a large stock buyback, said yesterday it has hired investment banking firm Goldman Sachs to review ways to increase shareholder value.
Mine safety Coal leaders bringing critical message Bluefield Daily Telegraph
As a multitude of state, local and national coal leaders coverage upon Bluefield this week, a renewed focus on mine safety will be first and foremost on their agenda.
Rehab preferred in mine appeals Lexington Herald-Leader
State mine safety officials stressed drug rehabilitation over rejection yesterday as they reviewed appeals by coal miners who tested positive on company drug tests.
Massey hires Goldman Sachs for review Sharewatch
Richmond, Va.-based Massey, the nation\'s fourth-largest coal company by revenue, has been unable to do that on its own lately. Its stock has plunged from $52.97 a year ago to as low as $18.77 last week. After the announcement, shares fell 13 cents to close at $20.81 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Massey hires Goldman Sachs for review Sharewatch
Richmond, Va.-based Massey, the nation\'s fourth-largest coal company by revenue, has been unable to do that on its own lately. Its stock has plunged from $52.97 a year ago to as low as $18.77 last week.

Coal Miners in Kentucky Roger's World
Links to history, pictures, coal education, coal mining. I w about this life, I am the son of a Kentucky coal miner and was raised in a coal camp.
Kentucky Coal Miners
Coal Miners website, Eastern kentucky, Harlan, Bell, Leslie. Please add your coal miners names, mine, photos, coal camps and stories.
KY Coal Fac Types of Mining
Both the eastern and western Kentucky coal fields have large, modern, and efficient underground mines (of various entry types) utilizing improved mining
Coal Mining Web Sites
Coal Education from the Kentucky Coal Council—In an effort to educate the of the Kentucky Coal Fac Book, a section portraying coal-mining history,
Coal, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
coal information, kentucky geological survey. General information about coal formation properties, mining, resources, and more.


KY Coal Facts - Types of Mining
Both the eastern and western Kentucky coal fields have large, modern, and efficient underground mines (of various entry types) utilizing improved mining
Coal Mining Web Sites
Coal Education from the Kentucky Coal Council—In an effort to educate the of the Kentucky Coal Facts Book, a section portraying coal-mining history,
Coal, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
coal information, kentucky geological survey. General information about coal formation properties, mining, resources, and more.
What is Coal? Coal is a dull to shiny, black, solid hydrocar- bon
underground shaft mines. Number of mines: 37. Leading producing county: Webster. Coal mining workers: 3386. Eastern Kentucky Coal Field (1998)
Kentucky Coal History
Kentucky Coal Association celebrates 50 years of service to the mining industry.1998 Coal Mining Pictures. About Coal Mining. Time Line of Kentucky Coal.
Kentucky Coal Mining Museum
While visiting the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum, you can see the floor plan of The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum is located in the former coal camp town of
CNN.com - Five killed in Kentucky coal mine blast - May 20, 2006
An explosion at an eastern Kentucky coal mine killed five miners Saturday, but a sixth survived and walked out on his own, a Mine Safety and Health
FOXNews.com - Five Dead in Kentucky Coal Mine Blast; One Walks
Five Dead in Kentucky Coal Mine Blast; One Walks Away, An explosion in an eastern Kentucky coal mine killed five miners, a federal mine safety official said