The Department of the Interior is moving forward with a competitive coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County in late September.
According to the Department of the Interior, the sale reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American energy dominance, supporting local economies, and securing a stable supply of critical resources for the nation’s economy.
“Coal has long been the backbone of America’s energy and industrial strength,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “By moving forward with these lease sales, we are creating good-paying jobs, supporting local communities, and securing the resources that keep America strong. President Trump’s leadership is putting American workers first and ensuring our nation’s energy future is built on reliable, homegrown resources.”
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer two lease areas covering about 14,050 acres beneath private lands at the Warrior Met Coal Mines in Tuscaloosa County. The tracts contain an estimated 53 million tons of recoverable metallurgical coal, used in steelmaking and designated as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020. The sealed-bid sale will be held on September 30 at the BLM Eastern States State Office in Falls Church, Va.
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