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Trump Unveils Plan to Boost Coal Industry in Wyoming

10/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to bolster the coal industry, lowering the royalty rate on federal lands to 7% and benefiting Wyoming, the nation's top coal producer.
The plan opens 13.1 million acres for coal.
The Department of Energy commits $625 million to extend coal plant operations.
Local leaders, including the Wyoming Energy Authority and the Wyoming Mining Association, back the initiatives, citing job security in Wyoming.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to bolster the coal industry, lowering the royalty rate on federal lands to 7% and benefiting Wyoming, the nation's top coal producer.
The plan opens 13.1 million acres for coal.
The Department of Energy commits $625 million to extend coal plant operations.
Local leaders, including the Wyoming Energy Authority and the Wyoming Mining Association, back the initiatives, citing job security in Wyoming.