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Mining Engineering
College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
365 Mineral Resources Building
P.O. Box 6070
Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
P: 304.293.7680
F: 304.293.5708
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Coal and Energy Research Bureau

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Christopher Bise, Director

Phone:(304) 293-3831
Fax:(304) 293-5708






Development of a new, safer, and more economical way to mine, transport, and use coal, consider environmental problems created through the use and production of coal. Develop new uses and markets for coal, other energy fuels, and allied minerals. Develop greater efficiency and conservation in the mining and mineral industries, and make such tests and investigations as may be required by the Office of Miner's Health, Safety and Training in the prosecution of its work. Conduct such experiments, tests, and activities as will promote the development of the mineral industries in the state.