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Interior Department allows Rosebud strip mine to reopen in Montana

MONTANA, AUG 5 – The expansion will recover 33.75 million tons of federal coal, secure over $9 million in annual federal royalties, and maintain about 300 jobs, supporting regional energy and economy.

  • On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a major expansion of the Rosebud Mine in Montana, enabling recovery of 33.75 million tons of federal coal and extending operations through 2039, confirmed by OSMRE.
  • Aligning with President Donald Trump, the Interior Department approved the mine’s reopening, citing executive orders to boost domestic coal and mineral production, and Secretary Burgum’s focus on energy independence.
  • The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement release states projected annual royalties exceed $9 million, ensuring more than 300 high-paying jobs and powering plants generating over 1,500 megawatts.
  • Noting the legal process, Heroux added that OSMRE 'went through the entire process, as ordered by the court,' and the Record of Decision marks the end of the road for the expansion into Area F of the Rosebud Mine.
  • This year, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned of blackouts due to lack of baseload power, with coal providing about 16% of US electricity, as demand rises from AI and data centers.
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1M homes to be powered by Montana coal mine expansion

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday approved expansion of coal mining in Montana, marking the second largest coal expansion since President Donald Trump took office in January as 33.75 million tons of federal coal…

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NBC Montana broke the news in Missoula, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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