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New Coal Mines near Billings to Tap Plentiful Reserves
The nation's demand for coal continues to steadily grow, and new proposed mines near Billings, Montana aim to supply this need. Montana contains almost 120 billion tons of coal in reserves, making it the state with the largest coal reserves in the country. Since the late 19th century Billings, Montana has experienced both booms and busts in the coal industry. Billings was in part established by coal mining industry, and this history lives on today.
With the purchase of several new coal mines near Billings, Montana, the town could see billions of dollars in revenue from the mining of its natural coal reserves. This money will help Billings and the rest of the state revive abandoned coal mine projects while supplying much-needed coal to the rest of the nation. Companies such as Management Energy Inc., Arch Coal Vice, and Maple Carpenter Creek have expressed an interest in establishing coal mines in the Billings area.
With the purchase of several new coal mines near Billings, Montana, the town could see billions of dollars in revenue from the mining of its natural coal reserves. This money will help Billings and the rest of the state revive abandoned coal mine projects while supplying much-needed coal to the rest of the nation. Companies such as Management Energy Inc., Arch Coal Vice, and Maple Carpenter Creek have expressed an interest in establishing coal mines in the Billings area.