Economy

Researchers say that sources such as coal waste, fly ash from power plants and slag dumps from iron mines contain critical minerals and rare earth elements, potentially providing a key domestic source for these vital resources.

A&G Coal is seeking money to complete cleanup, but environmental groups say the company has been in violation for years.

The company, which owns newspapers in Virginia and elsewhere, said “threat actors” illegally accessed its network and disrupted its print and online operations.

The utility said that closures should last no more than an hour. Limiting access to the James River boat ramp and related parking is part of the utility’s work to see if the site is suitable for a small modular nuclear reactor.

The casino resort, which opened Dec. 17, brought in more than $28 million in revenue in its first full month.

During the year that ended in October, about 9% of Appalachian’s residential customers experienced a disconnection. State regulators have ordered the utility to work with the Virginia Poverty Law Center to lower that number.

University President Tim Sands said in a message posted on Virginia Tech’s website that losing $13 million in research funding was possible if a Trump administration order goes into effect.