coal
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MSW said suggesting the "purpose-built, engineered structures" posed the same risks as historical coal tips was "incorrect and misleading".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Under MSW's scaled-down proposals, it would seek to reduce the height of one coal tip and leave two others in place.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The startup plans to first target rail yards, short lines and captive lines, like the kind used by some miners and agricultural companies to move bulk commodities such as coal, grain and iron ore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
There is no financial incentive for operators to return to coal, and the price of coal imported to Europe has recently surged, the experts said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The smell of coal oil hung in the room.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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