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September 29, 2016

Wyoming board OKs first big coal mine in decades

  • Ramaco's Brook Mine is bucking a trend, but has faced opposition from another coal company and a ranch.
    • By MEAD GRUVER
    Associated Press

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A state environmental review board voted Wednesday to allow Wyoming's first major coal mine in decades to proceed despite the objections of another coal company.

    Amid competition from natural gas and tougher environmental regulations, coal mines tend to be cutting back production or even shutting down — not opening anew. Kentucky-based Ramaco's relatively small Brook Mine would buck that trend but has faced opposition from another company and a ranch.


     
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