US DOI announces nearly funding to reclaim abandoned coal mines
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
World Coal,
As part of President Donald Trump’s America First Energy Agenda, the US Department of the Interior has announced the availability of nearly US$725 million in FY25 funding to clean up abandoned coal mines and restore opportunity in America’s historic coal communities.
The funding, managed by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, supports state and tribal-led efforts to eliminate dangerous mine hazards, restore clean water access and transform abandoned lands into economic engines.
“President Trump made it clear that no American community should be left behind – and today we’re delivering on that promise”, said Adam Suess, Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. “This is about unleashing new opportunities and putting people back to work. These grants are proof that we can clean up the past while building a stronger energy future.”
22 eligible states and the Navajo Nation will receive funding under this programme, with grants based on historic coal production. States and tribes will lead project selection and oversee implementation, ensuring solutions are customised to local needs and conditions.
Top FY25 awards include:
- Pennsylvania – US$244.8 million
- West Virginia – US$140.7 million
- Illinois – US$75.7 million
- Kentucky – US$74.2 million
- Ohio – US$46.4 million
- Navajo Nation – US$1.7 million
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02072025/us-doi-announces-nearly-funding-to-reclaim-abandoned-coal-mines/
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