Coal

Fiancée of Tragic Coal Mound Collapse Victim Sues Utility Company for Wrongful Death

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The fiancée of a young man who died in a tragic accident involving a coal mound collapse is suing a utility company for wrongful death. Jessica Bishop has filed the lawsuit on behalf of Cody Jordan’s estate, following his untimely death at the age of 23. Cody Jordan, who was operating heavy machinery at the Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station on May 23, 2024, was pushing coal atop a mound when disaster struck. According to the lawsuit, his bulldozer fell into an unmarked void, resulting in the vehicle being buried under … Read more

Nebraska Attorney General Leads Multi-State Legal Battle Against Major Investors Over Alleged Coal Market Manipulation

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Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is spearheading a multi-state lawsuit against three of the world’s largest investment firms, alleging they engaged in anti-competitive practices with detrimental effects on the U.S. coal industry. Hilgers, joined by attorneys general from ten other states, is targeting BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group in this legal battle. These asset management giants are accused of manipulating the coal market by collectively wielding their considerable stockholdings in major U.S. coal-producing companies to force a reduction in coal output, aligning business practices with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) … Read more

Coal City Film Festival Announces Award-Winning Jude Idada as Jury Chairman for 2024 Edition, Unveils Official Selection of 41 Films

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Enugu, Nigeria – The highly acclaimed Coal City Film Festival has announced the appointment of Jude Idada, an award-winning writer and filmmaker, as the jury chairman for its 2024 edition. Additionally, the festival organizers revealed the official selection of 41 films for the upcoming event, marking its fourth edition. With submissions pouring in from 33 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, South and North America, as well as the Middle East, the selected films were chosen from a pool of over a hundred. Uche Agbo, the festival founder and Executive Director, expressed his excitement in a … Read more

Judge Grants New Life to Oakland Port Development, Allowing Potential Coal Shipments

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Oakland, California – A judge has granted developer Phil Tagami a new lease on a port development in Oakland, a project that has been at the center of a long-running battle over the storage of coal in the city. The decision extends Tagami’s ground lease until summer 2026, allowing him to proceed with the construction of a 34-acre marine terminal and potentially ship coal from the port. The court ruled in favor of Tagami, stating that Oakland unfairly terminated its lease agreement with him, citing missed deadlines that were beyond his control. The city had … Read more