US coal news
Interior department advances coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah, and Montana
The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana, and Utah this autumn. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American Energy Dominance, supporting local economies, and securing a stable supply of critical resources for the nation’s economy.
Trump administration accelerates review of Black Butte Mine Expansion
The US Department of the Interior recently announced its intent to exercise emergency authorities to accelerate the permitting review for a proposed mining plan modification by Black Butte Coal Company.
Interior approves mining plan to unlock 14.5 million t of coal at Antelope Mine
The US Department of the Interior announces approval of a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million t of federally owned coal at the Antelope Mine in Converse County, Wyoming.
US DOI advances first expedited coal lease under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Department of the Interior has completed the environmental review for a major Utah coal project, marking the first expedited coal leasing action under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Green technologies transforming coal mine ventilation and temperature regulation
Jane Marsh discusses emissions – a primary concern in the mining industry – and details how the sector is adopting sustainable practices, including smart ventilation control and heat exchange systems, to increase operational efficiency and safety.
US Interior Department approves coal mine expansion in Montana
The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana.
BLM to hold coal lease sale for Freedom Mine in North Dakota
As part of the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American energy independence and economic security, the Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive sealed-bid coal lease sale for federal coal reserves at the Freedom Mine in Mercer County, North Dakota, on 3 September 2025.
Global coal demand to remain on a plateau in 2025 and 2026
IEA update shows coal use worldwide is likely to stay close to all-time high reached in 2024, with varying trends seen across different regions in 1H25.
US EIA: Coal-fired power plants are well-stocked this year
The US Energy Information Administration has announced that it expects US coal-fired power plants to remain relatively well-stocked through the end of 2026.
Metwave and CHM begin coal mining initiative in Alabama
PJKT 72 and Contract Highwall Mining have officially launched Phase One of a major metallurgical coal prospecting initiative in Jackson County, Alabama.