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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US DOI grants new coal mining permit for Hurricane Creek Mining
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has granted approval to Hurricane Creek Mining to commence coal mining operations on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The approval enables the project to produce up to 1.8 million tonnes (mt) of coal up to 2034. The coal extracted from Bryson Mountain will bolster critical industries such as steelmaking and power generation. Hurricane Creek Mining has been authorised to employ surface mining techniques such as auger, highwall and contour methods, across 635 acres. Land and minerals management acting assistant secretary Adam Suess stated: 'This project reflects a broader shift, one where American resources are being put to work for American strength. 'We're not just issuing permits — we're supporting communities, securing supply chains for critical industries and making sure the US stays competitive in a changing global energy landscape.' The permit was fast-tracked through an expedited environmental review process, in line with procedures established to accelerate energy project evaluations under the national energy emergency declared by President Trump. This move also aligns with Executive Order 14261, titled Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and reflecting the government's commitment to fostering reliable coal production and expanding the nation's energy resources. The approval also complements the legislative support for the coal sector provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes measures such as reduced royalty rates for federal coal mining and expanded federal coal leasing opportunities. The DOI has also approved a significant expansion of the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana which could extend the mine's lifespan by up to nine years. This approval allows Signal Peak Energy to extract an additional 22.8mt of federal coal and 34.5mt of non-federal coal. "US DOI grants new coal mining permit for Hurricane Creek Mining" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
US issues expedited permit for proposed Tennessee coal mine
July 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said it permitted a proposed coal mine in Claiborne County, Tennessee on Tuesday under an expedited process aimed at accelerating federal environmental reviews of energy projects. In a statement, the Department of the Interior said it granted approval for Hurricane Creek Mining LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The mine will produce up to 1.8 million tons of coal over the next decade, the agency said. The site was previously mined at various times between the 1950s and 2010. The rushed permit is aligned with President Donald Trump's goal to increase coal mining as part of his energy dominance agenda. The project is on private land but under federal law must be permitted by Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Hurricane Creek Mining could not immediately be reached for comment. In April, Interior said it would implement an emergency permitting process for energy and mining projects, slashing approval times that typically take months or years to 28 days. The department took another action this week to support coal. Interior's Bureau of Land Management on Monday said it is taking public comment on opening up coal leasing on public lands in the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming. Comments will be taken through August 7 on opening up lands that former President Joe Biden put off-limits to leasing.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Port Gibson event raises safety concerns
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A party dedicated to letting loose before Father's Day kicked off Friday night in Port Gibson. While organizers said the event was created with good intentions, Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods begged to differ. In a recent Facebook post, Goods expressed his disposition stating, 'This event is being hosted within the city limits by outside promotes from Jefferson County and Vicksburg. Given these circumstances, we have serious concerns about the timing and potential risks associated with this gathering.' Mass shooting in Fayette leaves one dead, multiple injured The sheriff went on to ask promoters to 'be sensitive to the overall concerns of the community' and give Jefferson County authorities the chance to make necessary arrests to prevent a repeat of the Fayette Festival shooting. 'I do want to have the understanding that this is not a festival, and no official from the City of Port Gibson has issued a permit for this type of event. This is an event that's been promoted at an event space where these promoters rented out event space that is legal to operate. And so, our stance is that the city is going to do everything they can to ensure the public safety and the concerns of the people. But legally, we can't go in and shut down a party. For those of, you know, the public concern,' said Port Gibson Mayor Willie A. White. The club owners declined to comment on camera, but they said they prioritized the safety of everyone and security would be strictly enforced. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
