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Anthracite, commonly known as hard coal, has been commercially mined and prepared in the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania for more than 150 years. Most Anthracite reserves are found in the five counties of Schuylkill, Carbon, Northumberland, Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. The Anthracite coal fields extend 50 miles east and west and 100 miles north and south covering approximately 484 square miles. Current estimates show 4 to 6 billion tons of reserves of Anthracite left in the region.
The anthracite mining industry has enjoyed a resurgence in market growth as sales and production increased by 15.5% from 2010 to 2011. According to the Federal Energy Information Administration, Pennsylvania Anthracite production increased from 1,858,000 prepared tons in 2010 to...
Preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration reveals that 37 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation's mines in 2011. There were 21 coal mining and 16 metal/nonmetal mining fatalities last year, compared...
HB 2244 introduced by Rep. Sandy Major, representing parts of Susquehanna Wayne & Wyoming Counties, seeks to gut significant funds from the state’s SMCRA account. According to the House legislative office, HB 2244, is an act “establishing the Watershed Disaster...
2012 Golf Flyer PAC Spring Golf Outing Set for Thursday, May 24th Mark your calendars, polish your clubs and get ready for a relaxing day of fun and business contacts. The Pennsylvania Anthracite Council is hosting its annual...
Evergreen Insurance Associates was formed in 1980, combining the management skills and claims experience of the founding principals. S&T-Evergreen Insurance focuses on a philosophy of consistent financial performance, which is achieved by identifying and satisfying customer needs with quality services and products that exceed their expectations.
The people that make up Jeddo Coal Company have a long history in the Pennsylvania anthracite industry. Today, the heirs of these founding pioneers, along with a management company headed by Charles E. Parente, continue the business with the same commitment to hard work, quality and reliable and dedicated service to our customers.
Richard B. Ryon Insurance has been insuring families and businesses for 65 years. Each of our customers are unique, with different insurance needs and budgets; that’s why we represent 32 top rated insurance companies.
Reading Anthracite provides a reliable supply, consistent quality, and delivery solutions because of its proximity to major East Coast transportation ports and hubs. Reading Anthracite is a national and global supplier for metallurgical and diverse manufacturing industries, commercial & municipal filtration applications, and residential and commercial heating.
For over 40 years, PPC Lubricants has earned a solid reputation for offering high quality products and services that improve your business. At PPC Lubricants, we take tremendous pride in providing the highest level of Service.
We are proud to serve customers in every corner of northeastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. For over 130 years, Atlas Copco has provided the very best in construction and mining solutions.