Appalachian vulture capitalists invade Wyoming
Opinion
by 10 Comments Our miners, communities and lands are threatened by disreputable out-of-state operators swooping into our troubled coal industry, columnist says.
DEQ land advisory board needs to stand-up for taxpayers and jobs
Opinion
by 1 Comment The Land Quality Advisory Board will reconsider strong coal reclamation bonding regulations June 27. This time they need to accept them argues Bob LeResche.
DEQ needs to close self-bonding loopholes
Opinion
by 4 Comments Sale of Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines to the unproven Blackjewel LLC. underscores the need to protect taxpayers from reclamation costs.
Make Peabody Energy provide real reclamation insurance
Columnist Bob LeResche says Peabody Energy must be required to post surety bonds so taxpayers are not stuck with costs of reclaiming its Wyoming strip mines.
Alpha’s woes highlight need to reclaim coal mines now
Industry’s efforts to reclaim coal mines has lagged for decades, and now that their financial health is weakening, it’s problem coming home to roost in Wyoming.
