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9 articles about coal mining

The UK’s lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!

The latest issue of <em>MINE</em> digital magazine, published on June 30, 2026, by Alejandro Gonzalez, centers on the dynamic lithium sector, exploring its crossroads after a decade of rapid growth. This comprehensive edition delves into the UK’s potential for a domestic lithium industry, direct lithium extraction advancements in the US, and the critical role of decarbonization technologies and cybersecurity in mining. Additionally, a dedicated Australia supplement provides in-depth analysis on metallurgical coal, uranium expansion, and innovative lithium production in the region, offering vital insights for mining industry professionals navigating evolving global commodity markets and strategic priorities.

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Trump Administration Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Colorado

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, operational through September 26, 2026, citing critical grid reliability concerns. This marks the third such directive, reversing a planned shutdown and highlighting a broader federal effort under the Trump administration to prevent the premature retirement of coal-fired generation across the nation, aimed at ensuring affordable and secure electricity access. The move underscores significant policy shifts impacting the U.S. energy landscape and the domestic thermal coal mining sector.

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Trump Administration Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Open to Ensure Grid Reliability and Minimize Electricity Costs

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued emergency orders to keep two critical Indiana coal plants, R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley generating stations, operational from June 22, 2026, through September 19, 2026. This directive, following initial orders from December 23, 2025, aims to ensure grid reliability, minimize electricity costs, and prevent blackouts in the Midwest, highlighting persistent concerns over escalating energy demand and the rapid retirement of baseload power generation. The decision underscores a broader Trump Administration effort to preserve coal-fired capacity nationally, impacting energy policy, grid stability, and offering a critical, albeit temporary, lifeline to the coal mining sector.

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Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in the Northwest

<p></p> <p>In a significant move to ensure grid stability in the U.S. Northwest, Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC to keep Unit 2 of the coal-fired Centralia Generating Station operational from June 15, 2026, through September 12, 2026. This decision, aimed at mitigating critical reliability issues and the risk of blackouts, follows warnings from organizations like NERC regarding energy shortfalls in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Northwest region. The order highlights the ongoing reliance on coal-fired generation for base-load power amidst rapidly growing demand and contributes to a broader trend of preserving coal plants from premature retirement, directly impacting the domestic thermal coal mining industry.</p> <p>

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FACT SHEET: The Energy Department is Unleashing Beautiful, Clean Coal

The U.S. Energy Department, under the Trump Administration, announced on June 4, 2026, a significant expansion of its efforts to support and revitalize the American coal industry. This initiative, highlighted by a commitment to save or support an additional 17 coal plants and one export facility, builds on previous actions that have already impacted 45 coal plants and more than 40 gigawatts of coal power, aiming to enhance grid reliability, national security, and support American coal workers. The comprehensive strategy includes substantial investments in building, modernizing, and recommissioning coal-fired power plants, alongside bolstering domestic coal supply chains through Defense Production Act funding, with a claimed total of $50 billion in saved generation costs and the likely continued operation of at least 42 coal mines.

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Energy Department to Invest $350 Million to Build, Modernize, and Restart Coal Plants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on June 4, 2026, the allocation of $350 million across four coal modernization and reliability projects, part of a larger $525 million initiative. These projects, located in Alaska, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, and Maryland, are projected to add or preserve approximately 3,565 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation capacity. This federal investment aims to strengthen baseload power generation, enhance grid reliability, and support the domestic coal industry, aligning with the administration's focus on energy security and affordability.

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Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on June 4, 2026, a significant investment of up to $500 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds to bolster domestic coal infrastructure. This funding includes $425 million for 12 American coal-fired power plants to enhance baseload power generation and an additional $75 million for the West Gateway Terminal Project in Oakland, California, aimed at expanding West Coast coal and bulk commodity export capacity to key Indo-Pacific allies. This strategic move underscores the administration's commitment to national security, strengthening energy supply chains, and reinforcing America's role in global energy exports.

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DoE turns to coal for baseload reliability and supply chain resilience

<p></p> <p>The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced on June 5, 2026, a significant federal investment of up to $500 million in Defense Production Act funding aimed at fortifying the nation's coal infrastructure. This strategic funding package will support 13 U.S. coal-fired power plants and establish new coal export capabilities, including the crucial West Gateway Terminal Project in Oakland, California. The initiative signals a notable pivot in federal policy, underscoring coal's renewed importance for ensuring baseload reliability, strengthening domestic supply chains, and enhancing strategic energy leverage in global markets, particularly for key Indo-Pacific allies.</p> <p>

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Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Florida

The U.S. Department of Energy, led by Secretary Chris Wright, has issued an emergency order compelling the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to maintain operations at Unit 1 of its coal-fired Stanton Energy Center in Florida. This directive, effective from June 4, 2026, through September 1, 2026, addresses critical grid reliability concerns identified by reports from NERC and DOE, aiming to prevent power outages and stabilize energy costs during Florida's peak summer demand. The move underscores a broader federal strategy under President Trump's administration to preserve and expand coal-fired generation amidst national grid stability challenges and growing electricity demand.

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