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Burgum: 100 years ago, the US was ‘the mining powerhouse’

Secretary Doug Burgum underscores the essential role coal has played in building American strength and why it remains critical to our energy future. He highlights the need to restore domestic mining capacity to secure reliable power, strengthen national security, and support economic growth. As energy demand rises, coal continues to be a cornerstone of American …

Government Officials on the Importance of Coal

In this compelling video from the National Mining Association (NMA), leaders, including President Donald Trump, Doug Burgum, and Congressman Lee Zeldin, highlight the importance of coal in securing America’s energy future. The message is clear: reliable, affordable energy starts at home. With recent executive orders supporting the coal industry, the U.S. is doubling down on …

Winter Grid Threat

Last winter’s grid emergency was just the latest example of the nation’s rapidly deteriorating electricity reliability. Now, the nation’s grid reliability regulator is warning this winter could be worse, with 180 million people potentially facing power shortages. And instead of working to shore up the grid, bad policy is poised to make an alarming situation …