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A federal judge has allowed a coalition of tribal and green groups to fight to save a Biden-era rule to end coal mining in the Powder River Basin by 2041. They’ve been allowed to join a lawsuit filed by Wyoming and Montana to reverse the rule.

Green Groups Fight To Save Biden-Era Plan To End Powder River Basin Coal Mining

A federal judge Friday allowed a coalition of tribal and green groups to fight to save a Biden-era rule that would end coal mining in the Powder River Basin by 2041. They’ve been allowed to help fight a lawsuit filed by Wyoming and Montana to reverse the rule.

David MadisonJune 10, 2025

Oil and gas rigs operate in eastern Wyoming in this file photo.

Trump Administration Pushes For 5,000-Well Wyoming Oil And Gas Project

The Trump administration is pushing to move ahead with granting approvals for a 5,000-well oil and gas project in Converse County, Wyoming. A favorable Friday BLM report comes despite a previous court order halting permitting for the project.

David MadisonJune 09, 2025

The Trump administration has approved an expansion of Montana's Bull Mountains underground coal mine, reinforcing his emergency energy directives to fast-track fossil fuels. Opponents say the move is an “end-run” of environmental safeguards.

Trump Administration OKs Expansion Of Montana Mine That Exports Coal To Asia

The Trump administration has approved an expansion of Montana's Bull Mountains underground coal mine, reinforcing its emergency energy directives to fast-track fossil fuels. Opponents say the move is an “end-run” of environmental safeguards.

David MadisonJune 07, 2025

Nuclear Fuels Inc. drilled several holes in the Powder River Basin area as it hopes to find enough uranium to begin production.

Wyoming Uranium Boom Drives $76 Million Merger as Industry Grows

Optimism around Wyoming uranium continues to drive investment in the state, with a $76 million merger announced Thursday highlighting the state's re-emergence as a uranium exploration hotspot.

David MadisonJune 05, 2025

A pump jack operates in Wyoming's Powder River Basin in this undated photo.

Wyoming's Oil Industry Showing Moderate Growth, According To Latest Projections

New oil industry data shows Powder River Basin wells breaking even at $60 per barrel as global market forces create challenges and opportunities. One analyst says if the price per barrel of oil doesn’t go up, it could cost jobs in Wyoming.

David MadisonJune 03, 2025

The Norris Basin in Yellowstone National Park is one of Wyoming's active geothermal sources. A new U.S. Geological Survey study identifies Wyoming’s western border — outside the national park — as part of a massive geothermal reserve. It could be tapped to generate electricity equal to 10% of America’s current power supply.

Wyoming Part of Massive Geothermal Reserve That Could Power 10% of America

A new U.S. Geological Survey study identifies Wyoming’s western border as part of a massive geothermal reserve. Geologists say it could be tapped to generate electricity equal to 10% of America’s current power supply.

David MadisonJune 03, 2025

Tel and Kelsey Stephens, along with Adelaide Bopp, pitch in to help move cattle with Michael Stephens on Monday.

Ranch Family Files Lawsuit to Block Wyoming Wind Lease, Citing Generational Legacy

Converse County rancher Mike Stephens has filed a lawsuit against the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners. He says they failed to follow proper procedures in approving the controversial Pronghorn wind project.

David MadisonJune 02, 2025

Ur-Energy’s in-situ mining field for uranium at the company's Lost Creek site in the Red Desert of southwest Wyoming. A uranium boom continues to attract investors and companies from around the globe. The most recent is a Canada-based company that proposes to make what it calls "renewable nuclear" energy in eastern Wyoming.

Even Industry Insiders Find It Hard To Keep Up With Wyoming Nuclear Boom

The dizzying, supercollider pace of energy investment in Wyoming — especially nuclear — is bringing waves of new faces into the state. It’s happening so fast that industry insiders and trade associations find it hard to keep up.

David MadisonMay 29, 2025

The Halleck Creek site in Wyoming, now called the Cowboy State Mine site.

Companies Say National Push Could Accelerate Need For Wyoming’s Rare Earth Minerals

Wyoming's rare earth mining companies are scaling up for what could be the biggest opportunity in decades with a growing demand for minerals that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

David MadisonMay 27, 2025

Federal Emergency Order Extends Life Of Power Plant That Burns Wyoming Coal

A U.S. Department of Energy emergency order aims to keep open a Michigan coal-fired power plant that primarily burns Wyoming coal. It counteracts a Michigan law that requires utilities in that state to phase out all coal-fired generation by 2030.

David MadisonMay 27, 2025

Radiant proposes to build micro nuclear reactors in Bar Nunn, Wyoming. This is a screenshot from a video detailing a recent thermal cooling test of Radiant's technology.

Trump’s Order To Cut Red Tape Could Help Put Wyoming Nuclear Projects In Fast Lane

President Donald Trump’s overhaul of U.S. energy policy and direction continues with his executive order aimed at cutting regulatory red tape for nuclear projects. That could help put planned Wyoming nuclear projects in the fast lane for approval.

David MadisonMay 26, 2025

A pair of officers guard the Crystal River Energy Complex nuclear power plant in Crystal River, Florida, in this file photo.

TerraPower Plant Will Have More Nuclear Cops Than The Local Sheriff’s Office

TerraPower experts are working with Wyoming legislators to create a special security force to protect the company's new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The force of nuclear cops will outnumber the local Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

David MadisonMay 23, 2025

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