2007 News Releases

December 3, 2007
Governor Kaine Announces EnergyConnect Contract

November 28, 2007
State Issues Exploration Permit to Virginia Uranium, Inc.

November 16, 2007
MSHA, DMME Hold Conference for Coal Impoundment Inspectors and Professional Engineers

October 19, 2007
Virginia Coal Mine Safety Board Recognizes Dink Shackleford and Benny Wampler

October 1, 2007
Miner Gets Two-Year Jail Term for Taking Smoking Materials into Underground Coal Mine

October 1, 2007
Paramont Coal Corporation's Black Bear #4 Surface Mine Wins National Reclamation Award

September 14, 2007
DMME Wins National Digital Government Achievement Award

August 15, 2007
DMME Deputy Director Benny Wampler Honored For Significant Contributions

August 4, 2007
Mining Reclamation Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions

July 2, 2007
Substance Abuse Requirements in Coal Mine Safety Act Effective July 1, 2007

April 13, 2007
Students Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting Trees on Mined Land

January 17, 2007
DMME Announces Funding to Provide Public Water to 34 Homes in Dickenson County

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