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Interior Department Approves Coal Mine Expansion in Montana, Supporting American Energy and Jobs

ROSEBUD MINE

DOI has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana. The decision enables the recovery of approximately 33.75 million tons of federal coal.

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

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DOI has given the green light to Hurricane Creek Mining, LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Interior Announces Nearly $725 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

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Investment advances energy independence and economic renewal in coal-producing communities

OSMRE Approves Modification to San Juan Mine Mining Plan

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Post-mining land use will change from agricultural to industrial

Announcement

OSMRE, BLM seek input on emergency coal lease and mining plan at Falkirk Mine

The Bureau of Land Management and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement are seeking public comments through July 7, 2025 on a proposed emergency federal coal lease and mining plan at the Falkirk Mine near Underwood in McLean County. (Photo by John Zeise, BLM)

Plan supports American Energy Dominance, economic revitalization

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