Despite current low prices and some production cuts, metallurgical coal producers remain cautiously optimistic in the medium to long term due to constrained supply and growing demand for steel, especially in Asia. Australia dominates global exports, with supply being limited and new mine developments scarce. Prices have fallen to four-year lows amid ample supply and...Read More

President Trump enacted four sweeping executive orders aimed at jump-starting the coal industry. These orders allow aging coal-fired power plants to continue operating under “emergency authority,” easing emissions regulations, and directing federal agencies to reopen federal lands for coal leasing and mining. The orders also include a two-year exemption for coal plants from EPA requirements...Read More

The recent effort by House Republicans to reestablish the National Coal Council – disbanded under the Biden administration – marks a significant step toward restoring what they term “Trump’s beautiful clean coal industry.”Read More

From USA Coal’s standpoint, the recent GOP budget “megabill”—the so‑called One Big Beautiful Bill—includes a significant win for the U.S. met coal industry.Read More

USA Coal applauds the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) May 22, 2025 determination recognizing metallurgical coal—also known as coking coal or met coal—as a “critical material” under the Energy Act of 2020 This landmark move underscores the foundational role met coal plays in the nation’s steel production, economic resilience, and industrial security.Read More

Recent headlines, including a powerful USA Today opinion piece, have spotlighted a pivotal development for America’s energy landscape. Former President Donald Trump’s executive orders aim to reinvigorate the U.S. coal industry—not as a relic of the past, but as a key player in a modern, technology-driven economy.Read More

President Donald Trump's recent executive order, titled "Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry," marks a significant shift in U.S. energy policy, aiming to revitalize the coal sector and position it as a cornerstone of national energy strategy. This directive aligns with USA Coal's mission to bolster domestic coal production, support high-paying jobs, and ensure energy...Read More

In the heart of America’s energy resurgence, a powerful force is rising once more — clean coal. Thanks to bold leadership and renewed vision from President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. coal industry is experiencing a historic revival, powered by innovation, patriotism, and cutting-edge clean energy technologies.Read More