Coal Production in Montana Saw 21% Decline From Last YearCoal Production in Montana Saw 21% Decline From Last YearThe Billings Gazette reported that Montana mines produced 15.1 million tons of coal in the first seven months of the year, down 21% compared to the same time last year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Chesapeake Energy Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProtectionChesapeake Energy Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProtectionChesapeake, like other energy companies, has been hammered by low energy prices.Tom MortonTom Morton
Montana Coal Mine Furloughs Workers Amid Diminished DemandMontana Coal Mine Furloughs Workers Amid Diminished DemandThe Decker mine produced over 1 million tons of coal and employed 164 workers in the first quarter of 2020.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Approves Wyoming, Montana Coal Mine Bankruptcy SaleJudge Approves Wyoming, Montana Coal Mine Bankruptcy SaleCloud Peak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 10.Associated PressAssociated Press
Cloud Peak Energy Hires Laid off Miners From BlackjewelCloud Peak Energy Hires Laid off Miners From BlackjewelCloud Peak filed for bankruptcy itself in May but its Wyoming mines and its Spring Creek mine in Montana have remained open.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Coal Producer Blackjewell LLC Files for Ch. 11 BankruptcyWyoming Coal Producer Blackjewell LLC Files for Ch. 11 BankruptcyIn its list of the 30 largest unsecured claims, Blackjewel says it owes over $60 million in royalties to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Arch Coal, Peabody to Combine Wyoming Coal Mines, Other AssetsArch Coal, Peabody to Combine Wyoming Coal Mines, Other AssetsThe companies were set to hold a conference call to discuss details Wednesday morning. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Crews Begin Drilling Well to Test Carbon Dioxide StorageCrews Begin Drilling Well to Test Carbon Dioxide StorageResearchers plan to collect 3D seismic data later this year.Associated PressAssociated Press