TransAlta

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Mine workers seek help from Gregoire

December 19th, 2006

…  and heavy-truck operator at the 35-year-old mine run by TransAlta Corp. Edwards was one of about 200 people who gathered Monday at …  back to the jobs they want in the locale they want.” TransAlta is one of Canada’s biggest private power producers with coal, natural …

Centralia coal mine closure eliminates 600 jobs

November 29th, 2006

…  area’s Central Labor Council. Calgary, Alberta-based TransAlta Corp.’s chief executive apologized to the mine’s 600 workers for the …  a final reconciliation,” Snyder told reporters Tuesday. TransAlta said the workers will continue to receive pay and benefits through …

Wyo coal finds another customer

November 29th, 2006

…  major generating plant running with coal from Wyoming. TransAlta Corp. has signed long-term contracts with Rio Tinto Energy America …  the end of November, according to the statement issued by TransAlta Corp. president Steven G. Snyder after financial markets closed for …

Shortage of giant tires might change coal mining business 4-48-2

September 20th, 2006

…  is feeling the pinch of a tire shortage, including TransAlta, the Alberta, Canada-based firm that owns and operates the Centralia …  tire shortage caught us all by surprise,” said TransAlta mine manager Phil Jaramillo, “For years, the mentality in the …  areas of the mine. But for the past 18 months, TransAlta has been sending its discarded tires to a Wyoming company that cuts …