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State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine

Reid Frazier·August 18, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will conduct an expansive technical review of the Rustic Ridge coal mine, studying impacts to drinking water, wildlife, and tourism.

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New coal mine could dump 2.8M gallons treated wastewater into Laurel Highlands trout stream

Reid Frazier·June 17, 2026

The Pennsylvania DEP is accepting comments on the mine's wastewater discharge permit that advocates worry could change the ecology of the stream.

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Second coal mine proposed in the Laurel Highlands met with opposition: ‘I wish it wasn’t coming’

Reid Frazier·November 17, 2025

A company wants to open up a mine for metallurgical coal, used to make steel. But some residents are worried about mine subsidence and its impact on water quality.

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From a view from behind, people sit at a table in a room, wearing orange t-shirts that read, "Stop the coal mine."

In Western Pa., a new mine expansion has residents nearby worried

Reid Frazier·June 13, 2025

Neighbors reported doors opening on their own, cracks in their basement. A new mine expansion has residents worried about their water wells.

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PA DEP OKs ‘Rustic Ridge’ coal mine expansion beneath PA Turnpike

Reid Frazier·April 25, 2025

The company will mine metallurgical coal, but an environmental group worries the project will exacerbate longstanding mine drainage problems in the Laurel Highlands.

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Rustic Ridge coal mine

State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine

New coal mine could dump 2.8M gallons treated wastewater into Laurel Highlands trout stream

Second coal mine proposed in the Laurel Highlands met with opposition: ‘I wish it wasn’t coming’

In Western Pa., a new mine expansion has residents nearby worried

PA DEP OKs ‘Rustic Ridge’ coal mine expansion beneath PA Turnpike