The number of mining fatalities in 2017 already is outpacing last year’s count as of the end of July, according to MSHA. Three separate accidents at different worksites bring the total number to 10 ...

Wyoming’s coal economy has stabilized since a devastating two-year downturn that swept nearly 1,000 miners out of work, but any lingering hope that jobs will return to their previous levels is likely ...

Separately, there are also 35 coal mine blocks — auctioned between 2015 and 2025 — which have been surrendered by allottees for various reasons, including technological and commercial unviability.