Massey Energy’s Superior Surface Mine Wins National Competition Sponsored by U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Massey Energy’s Superior Surface Mine was given a National Award for Excellence in Surface Mining by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) at the MINExpo 2008 sponsored by the National Mining Association in Las Vegas, NV. Located in Logan County, WV, Superior was given one of four national awards for excellence in surface mining in OSM’s annual competition. In... 

3 W.Va. sites receive coal mining reclamation awards

Eight coal mine operations in five states, including three from West Virginia, gained top honors in the annual competition overseen by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. “These awards recognize the highest achievements in innovative techniques, reforestation, preparing mined land for long-term agricultural use and building enduring community infrastructure,” said Brent...