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Coal mine openings in the US inject some hope into beleaguered sector

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2017 | 4:18 am Careers Energy China Coal 

A new US coal mine, scheduled to begin production next month, is lifting the spirits of an industry still hurting from the impact of low commodity prices and steep competition from other energy sources, which have triggered massive bankruptcies and...

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