Trump Admin Approves Controversial Coal Mine Expansion
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The Trump administration approved the expansion of Montana's Bull Mountain coal mine, bypassing a full environmental review. This nine-year extension, allowing extraction of nearly 60 million tons of coal, primarily for Asian export, fulfills a key part of Trump's plan to revitalize the US coal industry. The mine's history includes past allegations of bribery, drug trafficking, and other crimes. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cited President Trump's national energy emergency declaration as justification for the expedited approval.
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