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This month, Coal Age takes an in-depth look at developments for mine rescue. On the cover, mine rescue teams practice firefighting under appa- ratus (photo courtesy of MSHA). DEPARTMENTS 2 Editorial 4 Coal in the News 5 World News 12 People 14 Dateline Washington 16 Calendar 18 Awards 21 Marketwatch 22 Transport Tips 52 Operating Ideas 54 Suppliers News 56 Product News 61 Classified 64 Legally Speaking N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4 V O L . 1 1 9 N O . 1 1 FEATURE ARTICLES 22 Rail Service: A Business in Transition 26 For the Long Haul From automation to ergonomics, advancements in haul truck technology have never been more dynamic 30 Common Carriers Mines depend on conveyors for a multitude of materials handling tasks — and the newest systems are being asked to perform at higher workloads than ever before. Is the tech- nology up to the task? 34 A Review of Underground Coal Mine Emergency Communications and Tracking System Installations An early 2014 NIOSH review found 306 active U.S. under- ground coal mines using 13 different leaky feeder or node- based post-accident communications systems and 12 different electronic tracking systems 36 A Safer Tomorrow The latest in technology and research to keep miners safe both before and after an emergency 44 Incorporating Decision-making Into Quarterly Escape Training The more exposure miners receive to judgment and deci- sion-making challenges through training, the better their chances for survival in real-life mine emergencies 48 Indian Coal Mining Business: A State of Limbo The government, which controls the mines and transporta- tion, has created an energy crisis for a country blessed with one of the largest coal reserves COAL IN THE NEWS 4 Ex-Massey CEO Indicted 4 More Jobs Lost in the Mountain State 6 Booth Energy to Buy TECO Coal 8 James River Records $503M Loss in Sale 10 Murray Energy, Foresight Energy Legal Battle Continues 12 Corsa Coal on Track to Meet or Exceed Last Year's Production 16 Kentucky Indicts State Official, Mine Inspector for Bribery 17 Westmoreland, FMC Extend Supply Deal 18 Underground Mines Complying With New Dust Rule 19 AEP Requesting Purchase-power Agreement Rider on Bills WORLD NEWS 5 Kiev Ready to Buy Coal From Self-proclaimed Republics in Ukraine 6 Glencore Miners on Strike in South Africa 8 Indonesia to Build Huge Coal-fired Power Plant 10 POSCO Considers Importing Russian Coal Through North Korea THIS ISSUE November 2014 www.coalage.com 1 CONVEYORS/ 30 NEWS/ 4 MINE RESCUE/ 36 HAUL TRUCKS/ 26