The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Mont. The decision enables the recovery of approximately 33.75 million tons of federal coal and extends the mine’s operation through 2039. The Interior said this marks the second-largest federal coal mine expansion approved since the beginning of the second Trump administration.
“This administration is focused on unleashing American energy, creating good-paying jobs and restoring economic certainty for our communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Adam Suess. “By responsibly developing our domestic coal resources, we’re reducing reliance on foreign energy, strengthening national security and powering America’s future.”
The projected annual royalties to be paid to the federal government are over $9 million.