Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that its subsidiaries, Warrior Met Coal Mining and Warrior Met Coal BC, have been awarded federal coal leases by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), enabling the expansion of its mining operations in Alabama. The leases were granted through BLM’s competitive Lease By Application (LBA) process and signed by Secretary Doug Burgum.
The LBA process highlights the Trump Administration’s priorities included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as well as the efforts of the National Energy Dominance Council. Special recognition to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for visiting the Warrior Met Coal operations and seeing first-hand the impact on the community, the State of Alabama, and the metallurgical coal industry.
“This lease sale is another example of how the Department of the Interior is delivering on President Trump’s commitment to unleash American energy, strengthen rural economies and secure fair returns for the American people”, said Secretary Burgum. “By expanding access to America’s world-class metallurgical coal reserves, we are creating good-paying jobs, supporting domestic steel production, and reinforcing our nation’s Energy Dominance.”
The federal coal lease awards would not have been possible without assistance from the Alabama Congressional delegation. Warrior would like to thank the entire delegation for their support throughout the LBA process.
The awarded leases reinforce Warrior’s commitment to responsible resource development and long-term economic investment in West Alabama. Warrior Met Coal BC, LLC’s (Blue Creek Mine No. 1) lease covers approximately 8300 acres and contains an estimated 36.3 million short tonnes of recoverable coal reserves. The Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC’s (Mine No. 4) lease covers approximately 5700 acres and contains an estimated 16.9 million short tonnes of recoverable coal reserves. The lease areas are expected to support mining operations for 40 plus years, while creating over 500 new jobs.