Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

2000 News Releases

December 21, 2000
DMME Sets Public Hearing on Amendments to Coal Mine Safety Regulations

December 5, 2000
Public Warned of Dangers of Unauthorized Entry Onto Active, Abandoned Mines Following Two Accidental Deaths in VA

September 7, 2000
1999 Virginia Mine Safety Awards Winners

June 6, 2000
Virginia Energy Company Wins National Mine Reclamation Award

April 10, 2000
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Changes Effective May 10, 2000

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