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Federal Coal Leases Resume in Five States After Moratorium

9/29/2025

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Federal coal leases resume in Alabama, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and North Dakota after the moratorium, with a new Utah exploration project underway—the first since 2019.
The Bureau of Land Management oversees leases, including a 3,508-acre Wyoming offer and Utah/Alabama leases; bids are due soon, with $3 per acre and a 7% royalty.
North Dakota has already awarded coal leases.

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Story summary

Federal coal leases resume in Alabama, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and North Dakota after the moratorium, with a new Utah exploration project underway—the first since 2019.
The Bureau of Land Management oversees leases, including a 3,508-acre Wyoming offer and Utah/Alabama leases; bids are due soon, with $3 per acre and a 7% royalty.
North Dakota has already awarded coal leases.