Cumberland is testing whether its abandoned coal mines can become a town-wide geothermal network that supports redevelopment, economic growth, and lower emissions.

A coal borehole is a drilled hole that can provide access to assess coal quality or mine for the material. An abandoned coal borehole in Queensland was found to be open and emitting pollution ...

The company behind what could become Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades is kicking off a major initiative extract rare earth elements from coal. These critical minerals are essential for ...

Coal mining is alluring for many in rural West Virginia, not for money alone. GLEN DANIEL, W.Va., April 7, 2010— -- Charlie Athey sobbed Tuesday night as he stood before friends and family at a ...

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A new coal mine has been approved for Claiborne County, with the project expected to produce up to 1.8 million tons of coal and local jobs over the next 10 years. On ...