Economies of scale, shifting markets and over-capacity will all play into PRB coal’s fate, analysts say.
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Expert: Coal port suit faces uphill battle to Supreme Court
UW law professor says he will be surprised if SCOTUS takes on case regarding Powder River Basin coal shipments to Washington state.
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Arch exit signals next phase of decline for Wyo coal
The company, which operates two Powder River Basin mines, says exiting the thermal coal business is “the right business solution in the event we are unable to find an appropriate buyer.”
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Transition in coal country: the road to survival is uncertain
Coal country has options. But a long legacy of hope, promises and failure has instilled a political inertia that won’t soon be overcome.
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Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals
The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered healthcare systems in rural populations already struggling with the loss of coal jobs and health coverage.
