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Last week's issue utilized the regulatory concept of prudence in assessing the risks associated with basing upwards of 85% of our new electricity generating capacity on the assumption that shale gas will be plentiful and cheap.

At 68 and nearing retirement, Joel Christman did what a lot of people do as their careers wind to a close. He took stock of his work life.

Regulatory commissions throughout the United States have developed standards of prudence in assessing the efficacy of energy planning decisions. This widely accepted doctrine dismisses decisions based on chronologically constrained data, untested hypotheses, guesses and wishful thinking.

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Denise A. Dragoo , a partner in the firm’s Salt Lake City office, has been elected President of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute (RMCMI).

Rockefeller writes, “I’m convinced that with continued research, development and a real commitment to deploying technologies, our country can continue to use coal for generations to come while significantly reducing or eliminating many of the issues that concern people today.”

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute is proud to help students further their education as they continue to “promote western coal through education”.

Colorado Springs, CO - June 17, 2011 - Westmoreland Coal Company (NASDAQ GM: WLB) today announced the promotion of two employees to new roles within the Company. Mr. Joseph Micheletti, former Mine Manager of the Company’s Jewett Mine, was promoted to Senior Vice President – Coal Operations overseeing mining operations and Mr. Russell Werner, former Director of Accounting, was promoted to Corporate Controller.

The 2011 Golf Pairings for the RMCMI 107th Annual Meeting and Convention in Keystone, Colorado have been posted on the events page.

Notice is herewith given of the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at approximately 1:00 p.m. in The Keystone Conference Center at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado. The meeting will be held during the closing lunch of convention. David Smaldone, RMCMI President, will chair the meeting.

Lee Supply in Charleroi, PA has been providing supplies and equipment to the coal mining industry for more than 50 years. Mike Lee describes how a vital coal industry keeps his business open and his employees on the job.