World & Nation
In the months before shift foreman Dean Jones died in a massive explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia in April 2010, Judy Petersen recalls, her brother complained to his family about persistent ventilation violations.
Nov. 14, 2014
In the annals of executive chutzpah, one would be hard-pressed to find a more extreme case than Don Blankenship’s efforts to vindicate himself for his role in a huge mine disaster.
May 23, 2017
Business
Power: Money should be refunded to taxpayers and utilities, the state grid operator says, citing evidence of market manipulation. Suppliers deny the accusation.
March 22, 2001
For Years a Giant Company Has Been Mining in West Virginia’s Big Coal River Valley, Heedless of the People Living There. Now the Process Is Destroying the Mountains Themselves, and Residents Are Fighting Back.
May 5, 2002
About Massey Energy Co.
April 7, 2010
The former chief executive of coal giant Massey Energy Co. has been indicted on federal charges stemming from a 2010 coal mine explosion that killed 29 people.
Nov. 13, 2014
Massey Energy’s safety record questioned after mine explosion
Massey Energy settles coal mine waste dumping case for $20 million involving pollution in 3 states.
Jan. 18, 2008
Energy: The Aliso Viejo company’s coal-mining business is to become publicly traded Massey Energy Co.
June 9, 2000
Standard & Poor’s said Tuesday that the new Fluor Corp. in Aliso Viejo will replace Massey Energy Co. on the S&P; 500.
Dec. 13, 2000