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DOI and OSMRE have approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Montana, a move that supports more than 300 high-paying jobs and extends operations through 2039.

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DOI has given the green light to Hurricane Creek Mining, LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain. This project will produce up to 1.8 million tons of coal over the next 10 years, strengthening America’s energy independence and creating local jobs.
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The National Mine Map Repository partnered with the National Park Service in Western Pennsylvania and digitized over 1,100 original design boards from the Flight 93 National Memorial competition. Using advanced large-format scanners, NMMR is helping safeguard these historic tributes for future generations along with thousands of mine maps for dozens of commodities link coal, gold, and silver.
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DOI announced the availability of nearly $725 million in fiscal year 2025 funding to clean up abandoned coal mines and restore opportunity in America’s historic coal communities.
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OSMRE and BLM are seeking public comments on a proposed emergency federal coal lease and mining plan at the Falkirk Mine near Underwood in McLean County. Plan supports American Energy Dominance, economic revitalization.
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Interior Department Approves Coal Mine Expansion in Montana, Supporting American Energy and Jobs

August 5, 2025

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New Coal Mining Permit Approved in Tennessee to Boost America’s Energy Independence

July 8, 2025

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Interior Announces Nearly $725 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

June 27, 2025

In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSMRE charged with maintaining an archive of mine maps for mines throughout the United States. Their expertise led to an investigation of historical accounts. The findings set the stage for an exciting commentary on life at the intersection of American history and coal mining in Wake Forest, Virginia.

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