Federal authorities have again threatened to take over mine permit violation enforcement from the West Virginia Department of ...

A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to streamline the process for coal mining permits. U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., joined U.S. Rep.

A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to streamline the process for coal mining permits.

CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources, which operated several mines in West Virginia, officially merged on Tuesday and then released a statement on the underground fire in Barbour County.

A Floodlight analysis of power plant data shows that owners or operators of more than 30 U.S. coal plants, in states from Wisconsin to West Virginia, plan to delay their retirement, while others are ...

As of 3:32 p.m., the fire at Leer South Mine in Barbour County that started early Monday morning is still burning.

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - An underground mine fire was reported at a Barbour County mine Monday. Officials were alerted of the ...

A mining company in West Virginia is facing a lawsuit from conservation groups that claim it has violated federal ...

Advocates want federal regulators to shut down what they say is an illegal coal haul road in West Virginia's Monongahela ...

In 2024, just 42,600 people worked in the U.S. coal mining industry. Climate change, a desire for clean energy, and better technology are forces behind the decline.

Navigating state taxes can be daunting, but understanding West Virginia's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components of the Mountain ...