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What does responsible coal mining look like? Coalie has got the answers! In our latest web story, Coalie shares 10 things to know about who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

Read the full Web Story: 10 Things to Know About How OSMRE Supports America’s Energy Legacy and Communities
OSM invites public comment on environmental impact statement for No Name Area Permit, Navajo Mine. Comments are due by Feb. 4, 2026.
Read more about the public scoping period
We announced the availability of the record of decision for the final environmental impact statement and approval of federal mining plans for Warrior Met in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The approved mining plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal.
Read more about Coal Mining Plans Approved in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization report, known as AMLER, outlines program impacts and project progress, highlighting how AMLER investments support both abandoned mine land reclamation and local economic development. It also documents measurable community benefits such as jobs, infrastructure improvements, and restored lands and waterways.
View the Annual AMLER Report
Meet Lanny E. Erdos confirmed as OSM director.
Read more about Director Lanny E. Erdos

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10 Things to Know About How OSMRE Supports America’s Energy Legacy and Communities

January 21, 2026

The second phase of reclamation at Centralia begins with topsoil placement, or suitable growth media, and seeding.

Centralia Mine: From Legacy Mining to Long-Term Stewardship

January 20, 2026

A dragline exposes coal at the Navajo Mine complex, Navajo Nation, Farmington, New Mexico. Photo courtesy of Navajo Transitional Energy Company.

OSM Invites Public Comment on Environmental Impact Statement for No Name Area Permit, Navajo Mine

January 15, 2026

In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSMRE charged with maintaining an archive of mine maps for mines throughout the United States. Their expertise led to an investigation of historical accounts. The findings set the stage for an exciting commentary on life at the intersection of American history and coal mining in Wake Forest, Virginia.

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