A celebration of Appalachian coal jobs is attracting leaders from across the region RICHMOND, Va., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9) both confirmed they will be participating in the Federation for American Coal Energy and Security’s (FACES of Coal) Appalachian Coal Jobs...

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Indiana Gasification is one step closer toward the development of a $2.9 billion substitute natural gas plant as its emissions permit has been sent to the EPA for final approval, the Evansville Courier & Press recently reported. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management signed off on the...

ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:   ACI) today closed on a new $1.4 billion term loan that was upsized from the previously announced $1 billion due to strong investor interest.  Separately, Arch finalized its amended senior secured revolving credit facility, as previously planned, which modifies certain financial covenants...

Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) Submits Successful Bid For 402 Million Tons Of Ultra Low Sulfur Coal Reserves At North Antelope Rochelle Mine ST. LOUIS, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Peabody Energy (NYSE:   BTU) today announced the lease of 402 million tons of ultra low sulfur coal reserves adjacent to its North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM) in the Southern...

BEIJING, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Huaneng Power International, Inc. (“HPI”, the “Company”) (NYSE:   HNP; HKEx:902; SSE:600011) today announced its power generation in the first quarter of 2012. According to the Company’s preliminary statistics, as of March 31, 2012, the Company’s total power generation...