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US Revives Coal Leases Amid Declining Demand

10/4/2025

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United States officials plan to sell 600 million tons from Montana and Wyoming reserves, aligning with Trump's push.
The administration revives stalled coal leases, lowers royalty rates, and opens 20,000 square miles for mining.
Experts doubt coal's future dominance, noting decline since 2007.
The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. remains a major player. Plants using its coal will soon cease.

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Story summary

United States officials plan to sell 600 million tons from Montana and Wyoming reserves, aligning with Trump's push.
The administration revives stalled coal leases, lowers royalty rates, and opens 20,000 square miles for mining.
Experts doubt coal's future dominance, noting decline since 2007.
The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. remains a major player. Plants using its coal will soon cease.