Colorado Coal Mine to Close up by End of Year, Will Lay Off 133 Workers

Colorado coal mine to close up by end of year, will lay off 133 workers

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado mine in Moffat County will close its doors by Jan. 1, 2026, meaning over 130 workers will be without jobs. The Colowyo Coal Company is located on Highway 13 in Meeker, where it was first established in 1977. According to the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the mine has produced high-quality, low-sulfur coal that has been used to generate electricity for rural communities across the West. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to …

BHP accused of backflipping on closure of NSW's biggest coal mine

BHP will transfer 3,700 hectares of land at the Mt Arthur coal mine to a neighbouring mining company looking to expand its operations, raising questions about its promise to close the mine by 2030.

BHP transfers Mt Arthur land to Malabar

The Mount Arthur coal mine. Image: BHPBHP is transferring 3700 hectares of land from its Mt Arthur coal mine to neighbouring Malabar Resources, as the mining giant continues to progress towards a responsible closure in 2030. According to BHP, the land transfer marks one of several steps it is taking to ensure the site has a strong future. BHP New South Wales energy coal vice president Liz Watts said that BHP continues to work closely with the co…