President Trump announced more than $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects spanning raw materials, batteries, magnets, and mineral processing, alongside more than $180 million in planned and proposed investments aimed at rebuilding America’s mining education and workforce pipeline. …
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US estimates federal coal could power nation for 600 years
Coal beneath federally managed public lands could supply the United States for at least 600 years at current consumption rates, according to a new assessment, reinforcing the Trump administration’s efforts to revive the industry. …
Trump unveils $700M coal industry support plan using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump announced a nearly $700 million initiative Thursday at the White House aimed at supporting the U.S. coal industry, including funding for power plant upgrades, new projects, and export infrastructure. …
Trump, Shapiro strike deal to keep Pennsylvania coal plants open
A reported agreement between President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Shapiro would extend operations at certain Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants, emphasizing efforts to protect energy jobs and generate enough power to support the regional grid. It reinforces the need for reliable, around-the-clock energy as electricity demand continues to grow. …
The EPA Rightly Rescinded the Endangerment Finding; Now it’s Up to the Courts
On his first day in office, President Trump promised to sharply reverse course from the Obama and Biden administrations on energy policy. Over a year and 300 actions later, the Trump administration’s commitment to unleashing American energy abundance has been proven time and time again. …
Trump admin ramps up effort to revive coal industry as power demand surges
At a time of surging power demand, Fox Business visits Core Natural Resources’ Prosperity, PA mine. The segment highlights how coal remains essential to dependable electricity, economic growth, and a secure American energy future. …
Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: ‘Going to be buying a lot of coal’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Department of War (DOW) to work directly with coal-fired power plants on new long-term power purchasing agreements, arguing the move would ensure “more reliable power and stronger and more resilient grid power.” …
Trump expands critical minerals list to copper, met coal, uranium
Metallurgical coal, newly added to the federal list of critical minerals, plays a key role in U.S. economic and national security strategy. As an essential ingredient in steelmaking, its inclusion underscores the government’s push to expand domestic production, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and strengthen the foundation of American industry and infrastructure. …
Increasing Power Prices Are Being Wrongly Blamed on the Trump Administration
With election season upon us, Democrats across the country are using rising electricity prices occurring alongside the OBBBA’s passage as a cudgel against Republican opponents. Reality, however, is much more complicated, as much of the increase in electricity prices results from policies enacted during the Biden administration and the increase in demand from AI, not …
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
The Trump administration said Monday it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants as President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reverse the years-long decline in the U.S. coal industry. …
