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Huskinson: With no market demand for coal, why resume leasing in the Powder River Basin? - Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Huskinson: With no market demand for coal, why resume leasing in the Powder River Basin? Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Published on 2 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Peabody reports net loss in Q2; Powder River Basin sector sees stronger performance - County 17
Peabody reports net loss in Q2; Powder River Basin sector sees stronger performance County 17
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:50 pm
Powder River Basin coal leasing could reopen - KXLO Radio, Lewistown, MT
Powder River Basin coal leasing could reopen KXLO Radio, Lewistown, MT
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:49 am
Jack Vaughn’s Peak Resources Withdraws Powder River IPO Plan - Hart Energy
Jack Vaughn’s Peak Resources Withdraws Powder River IPO Plan Hart Energy
Published on 29 July 2025 | 10:30 pm
DOI could reverse trajectory of coal leasing in Powder River Basin - Kiowa County Press
DOI could reverse trajectory of coal leasing in Powder River Basin Kiowa County Press
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:17 am
Trump admin looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing - Casper Star-Tribune
Trump admin looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing Casper Star-Tribune
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:17 am
Trump administration looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing - Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Trump administration looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Trump admin looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing - The Sheridan Press
Trump admin looks to restore Powder River Basin coal leasing The Sheridan Press
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
The Strategic Case for Investing in Snow Lake Energy as It Advances the Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin - AInvest
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:49 am
Massive 38,000m Uranium Drilling Program Kicks Off in Wyoming's Premier Basin Near Cameco Mill - Stock Titan
Massive 38,000m Uranium Drilling Program Kicks Off in Wyoming's Premier Basin Near Cameco Mill Stock Titan
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:30 am
Exploration Drilling Underway at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project In the Powder River Basin, Wyoming - Newsfile
Exploration Drilling Underway at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project In the Powder River Basin, Wyoming Newsfile
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:30 am
This coal-rich area was protected from new mining but now the Trump administration wants to reverse course - Earthjustice
This coal-rich area was protected from new mining but now the Trump administration wants to reverse course Earthjustice
Published on 19 July 2025 | 6:21 am
Government Signals Plan to Reopen Powder River Basin to Coal Development - Earthjustice
Government Signals Plan to Reopen Powder River Basin to Coal Development Earthjustice
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Air Force looking for changes to Powder River Training Complex - kotatv.com
Air Force looking for changes to Powder River Training Complex kotatv.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
BLM seeks public comment on Powder River Basin coal leasing - County 17
BLM seeks public comment on Powder River Basin coal leasing County 17
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump pushes to resume coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - Eastern Progress
Trump pushes to resume coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Eastern Progress
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:46 am
Trump Move to Increase Coal Mining in the Powder River Basin Will Worsen Climate Change, Experts Warn - Inside Climate News
Trump Move to Increase Coal Mining in the Powder River Basin Will Worsen Climate Change, Experts Warn Inside Climate News
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
BLM is proposing to reopen coal leasing in the Powder River Basin - Wyoming Public Media
BLM is proposing to reopen coal leasing in the Powder River Basin Wyoming Public Media
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump pushes to resume coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - WyoFile
Trump pushes to resume coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin WyoFile
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
BLM considers new areas for coal leasing in Montana and Wyoming - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM considers new areas for coal leasing in Montana and Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump moves to crack open Powder River Basin to coal leasing - E&E News by POLITICO
Trump moves to crack open Powder River Basin to coal leasing E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Lightning Sparks 11 Wildfires In One Night Across Northeast Wyoming - Cowboy State Daily
Lightning Sparks 11 Wildfires In One Night Across Northeast Wyoming Cowboy State Daily
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wyoming Drilling Crew Hopes To Find Huge Uranium Deposit In Powder River Basin - Cowboy State Daily
Wyoming Drilling Crew Hopes To Find Huge Uranium Deposit In Powder River Basin Cowboy State Daily
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Snow Lake Secures Strategic Stake in Uranium Development Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin - Newsfile
Snow Lake Secures Strategic Stake in Uranium Development Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin Newsfile
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Anschutz Charges Ahead with 3-Mile Powder River Laterals - Hart Energy
Anschutz Charges Ahead with 3-Mile Powder River Laterals Hart Energy
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Basin Oil Keeps Paying for Jack Vaughn's Peak E&P - Hart Energy
Powder River Basin Oil Keeps Paying for Jack Vaughn's Peak E&P Hart Energy
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter gifts SCLT $15K for stream habitat - Sheridan Media
Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter gifts SCLT $15K for stream habitat Sheridan Media
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Continental Resources jumping onto Powder River Basin opportunities - Oklahoma Energy Today
Continental Resources jumping onto Powder River Basin opportunities Oklahoma Energy Today
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Continental Prepares Full-Scale Ramp Up in Powder River’s Niobrara - Hart Energy
Continental Prepares Full-Scale Ramp Up in Powder River’s Niobrara Hart Energy
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Exclusive: Continental Sees Billion-Barrel Resource Potential in Powder River - Hart Energy
Exclusive: Continental Sees Billion-Barrel Resource Potential in Powder River Hart Energy
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Your Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Cowboy State Daily
Your Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Cowboy State Daily
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Wyoming Governor: Bet on Powder River Oil to Beat Market Challenges - Hart Energy
Wyoming Governor: Bet on Powder River Oil to Beat Market Challenges Hart Energy
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
BLM says ‘yes’ to 5,000-well project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - Oklahoma Energy Today
BLM says ‘yes’ to 5,000-well project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Oklahoma Energy Today
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Green Groups Fight To Save Biden-Era Plan To End Powder River Basin Coal Mining - Cowboy State Daily
Green Groups Fight To Save Biden-Era Plan To End Powder River Basin Coal Mining Cowboy State Daily
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
BLM: Wyoming wells would have limited impact on groundwater - E&E News by POLITICO
BLM: Wyoming wells would have limited impact on groundwater E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Vermilion Energy Sells Powder River Assets, Exits US Market - Hart Energy
Vermilion Energy Sells Powder River Assets, Exits US Market Hart Energy
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Wyoming's Oil Industry Showing Moderate Growth, According To Latest Projections - Cowboy State Daily
Wyoming's Oil Industry Showing Moderate Growth, According To Latest Projections Cowboy State Daily
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River E&Ps Target New Zones as Oil Prices Threaten Growth - Hart Energy
Powder River E&Ps Target New Zones as Oil Prices Threaten Growth Hart Energy
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Terrific Turner: Oxy's 'Exceptional' Results from Powder River's Turner Sands - Hart Energy
Terrific Turner: Oxy's 'Exceptional' Results from Powder River's Turner Sands Hart Energy
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Fence Initiative rebranded launch to support ranchers and wildlife - Sheridan Media
Powder River Fence Initiative rebranded launch to support ranchers and wildlife Sheridan Media
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Call center staffed by inmates opens at Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City - Baker City Herald
Call center staffed by inmates opens at Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City Baker City Herald
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Exploration Program for the Flagship Pine Ridge Uranium Project In Wyoming's Prolific Powder River Basin - Newsfile
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal program for Wyoming coal miners must be reinstated, judge rules - Wyoming Public Media
Federal program for Wyoming coal miners must be reinstated, judge rules Wyoming Public Media
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Correctional Facility opens new OCE Call Center - Elkhorn Media Group
Powder River Correctional Facility opens new OCE Call Center Elkhorn Media Group
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Final Manual Snowpack Readings For 2025 Look Good For Tongue River Basin/Not So Good For Powder River Basin - Sheridan Media
Final Manual Snowpack Readings For 2025 Look Good For Tongue River Basin/Not So Good For Powder River Basin Sheridan Media
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Tyler Clark named superintendent at Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City - Baker City Herald
Tyler Clark named superintendent at Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City Baker City Herald
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Industry Expert Says Shipping Wyoming Coal Through Gulf Not Far-Fetched - Cowboy State Daily
Industry Expert Says Shipping Wyoming Coal Through Gulf Not Far-Fetched Cowboy State Daily
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
How will Trump’s effort to revitalize coal play out in the nation’s most productive coal fields? - WyoFile
How will Trump’s effort to revitalize coal play out in the nation’s most productive coal fields? WyoFile
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
How Will Trump’s Effort to Revitalize Coal Play Out in the Nation’s Most Productive Coal Fields? - Inside Climate News
How Will Trump’s Effort to Revitalize Coal Play Out in the Nation’s Most Productive Coal Fields? Inside Climate News
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Noble Plains Uranium Secures Duck Creek Project in Heart of Powder River Basin Uranium District - Newsfile
Noble Plains Uranium Secures Duck Creek Project in Heart of Powder River Basin Uranium District Newsfile
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Symphony lends talents to Coldplay Violin concerto at Cam-plex - Gillette News Record
Powder River Symphony lends talents to Coldplay Violin concerto at Cam-plex Gillette News Record
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
US coal production continues decades-long decline in 2024 - Oil City News
US coal production continues decades-long decline in 2024 Oil City News
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
House moves closer to cutting Biden-era land-use plans - E&E News by POLITICO
House moves closer to cutting Biden-era land-use plans E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Baker County Livestock Association to discuss effort to reduce bacteria levels in Powder River basin - Baker City Herald
Baker County Livestock Association to discuss effort to reduce bacteria levels in Powder River basin Baker City Herald
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Microbes Used To ‘Supercharge’ Gas Production From Powder River Basin Coal Seams - Cowboy State Daily
Microbes Used To ‘Supercharge’ Gas Production From Powder River Basin Coal Seams Cowboy State Daily
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Powder River Symphony to perform Sunday - Gillette News Record
Powder River Symphony to perform Sunday Gillette News Record
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
USGS Estimates 47 Million Barrels of Undiscovered Oil in Wyoming and Montana Basins - Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
USGS Estimates 47 Million Barrels of Undiscovered Oil in Wyoming and Montana Basins Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
USGS: 47 MMbbl of Oil, 876 Bcf of Gas in Conventional Rockies’ Basins - Hart Energy
USGS: 47 MMbbl of Oil, 876 Bcf of Gas in Conventional Rockies’ Basins Hart Energy
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Wyoming, southern Montana - USGS (.gov)
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Wyoming, southern Montana USGS (.gov)
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Legal Intervention Defends Powder River Basin Coal Leasing Decision - Earthjustice
Legal Intervention Defends Powder River Basin Coal Leasing Decision Earthjustice
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Wyoming’s economy sends mixed signals in January - Oil City News
Wyoming’s economy sends mixed signals in January Oil City News
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
BHNF Gets New Powder River District Ranger - Sheridan Media
BHNF Gets New Powder River District Ranger Sheridan Media
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man’s body found in Powder River under D Street bridge; police believe it was a suicide - Baker City Herald
Man’s body found in Powder River under D Street bridge; police believe it was a suicide Baker City Herald
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Powder River Energy Corporation Receives $23.5 Million USDA Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Renewable Energy and Storage Infrastructure - News Letter Journal
Powder River Energy Corporation Receives $23.5 Million USDA Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Renewable Energy and Storage Infrastructure News Letter Journal
Published on 20 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Wyoming’s Powder River Energy Corp. secures $23.5M for renewable energy project - Oil City News
Wyoming’s Powder River Energy Corp. secures $23.5M for renewable energy project Oil City News
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Amplify to Add D-J, Powder River Assets in Merger Agreement with Juniper Capital - Hart Energy
Amplify to Add D-J, Powder River Assets in Merger Agreement with Juniper Capital Hart Energy
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Wyoming's Powder River Basin Sitting On Untapped Oil And Gas Potential - Cowboy State Daily
Wyoming's Powder River Basin Sitting On Untapped Oil And Gas Potential Cowboy State Daily
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
AICs welcome new Chaplain at Powder River Correctional Facility - Elkhorn Media Group
AICs welcome new Chaplain at Powder River Correctional Facility Elkhorn Media Group
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
PRB’s Sage Butte Ready for M&A Across Lower 48, Maybe Canada Too - Hart Energy
PRB’s Sage Butte Ready for M&A Across Lower 48, Maybe Canada Too Hart Energy
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
New Coal Leases Prohibited on Federal Land in Powder River Basin; Existing Coal Leases to Continue - Taxpayers for Common Sense
New Coal Leases Prohibited on Federal Land in Powder River Basin; Existing Coal Leases to Continue Taxpayers for Common Sense
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming, Montana suing BLM over coal leasing ban in Powder River Basin - Oil City News
Wyoming, Montana suing BLM over coal leasing ban in Powder River Basin Oil City News
Published on 14 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Facing headwinds, Wyoming coal industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Trump administration - WyoFile
Facing headwinds, Wyoming coal industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Trump administration WyoFile
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming and Montana seek to reverse decision that would end Powder River Basin coal leases - trains.com
Wyoming and Montana seek to reverse decision that would end Powder River Basin coal leases trains.com
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Montana, Wyoming sue feds to repeal Powder River Basin Coal Leasing Ban - Daily Montanan
Montana, Wyoming sue feds to repeal Powder River Basin Coal Leasing Ban Daily Montanan
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Red states sue Interior for halting Powder River Basin coal leasing - E&E News by POLITICO
Red states sue Interior for halting Powder River Basin coal leasing E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming Sues BLM Over “Narrow-Minded” Plan To End Coal In Powder River Basin - Cowboy State Daily
Wyoming Sues BLM Over “Narrow-Minded” Plan To End Coal In Powder River Basin Cowboy State Daily
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming, Montana sue feds to repeal Powder River Basin coal leasing ban - WyoFile
Wyoming, Montana sue feds to repeal Powder River Basin coal leasing ban WyoFile
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming and Montana sue over BLM’s end to new coal leases in the Powder River Basin - Wyoming Public Media
Wyoming and Montana sue over BLM’s end to new coal leases in the Powder River Basin Wyoming Public Media
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Biden-Harris Administration Has Closed Coal Leasing in the Powder River Basin - The Institute for Energy Research
Biden-Harris Administration Has Closed Coal Leasing in the Powder River Basin The Institute for Energy Research
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
BLM blocks all new Powder River Basin coal leasing, Gov. Gordon responds - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
BLM blocks all new Powder River Basin coal leasing, Gov. Gordon responds Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
The BLM ends new Powder River Basin coal leasing. Wyoming intends to sue - Wyoming Public Media
The BLM ends new Powder River Basin coal leasing. Wyoming intends to sue Wyoming Public Media
Published on 2 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Feds finalize rule to end future coal leasing in Powder River Basin - Daily Montanan
Feds finalize rule to end future coal leasing in Powder River Basin Daily Montanan
Published on 2 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Feds order end of coal in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - Oklahoma Energy Today
Feds order end of coal in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Oklahoma Energy Today
Published on 1 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Oil companies challenge NEPA court ruling on Wyoming drilling - E&E News by POLITICO
Oil companies challenge NEPA court ruling on Wyoming drilling E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 27 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Biden halts new Powder River Basin coal leasing - E&E News by POLITICO
Biden halts new Powder River Basin coal leasing E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 27 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Biden blocks new coal mining at major federal hub - The Hill
Biden blocks new coal mining at major federal hub The Hill
Published on 27 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming’s most famous neon cowboy is getting a makeover - WyoFile
Wyoming’s most famous neon cowboy is getting a makeover WyoFile
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
State looks to acquire federal land in Powder River Basin for oil play - Wyoming Tribune Eagle
State looks to acquire federal land in Powder River Basin for oil play Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Published on 18 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Wyoming looks to acquire federal land in Powder River Basin for oil play - WyoFile
Wyoming looks to acquire federal land in Powder River Basin for oil play WyoFile
Published on 14 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Occidental gives up US acreage for $779 million - Upstream Online
Occidental gives up US acreage for $779 million Upstream Online
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Oxy Divests Some Powder River Basin Assets to Anschutz - Hart Energy
Oxy Divests Some Powder River Basin Assets to Anschutz Hart Energy
Published on 11 November 2024 | 8:00 am
State approves Kelly parcel sale contract, future Powder River Basin purchase - Buffalo Bulletin
State approves Kelly parcel sale contract, future Powder River Basin purchase Buffalo Bulletin
Published on 8 November 2024 | 11:19 pm
Anschutz acquires more holdings in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - Oklahoma Energy Today
Anschutz acquires more holdings in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Oklahoma Energy Today
Published on 7 November 2024 | 8:00 am
More Details Emerge About Blockbuster Anschutz PRB Oil And Gas Deal - Cowboy State Daily
More Details Emerge About Blockbuster Anschutz PRB Oil And Gas Deal Cowboy State Daily
Published on 7 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Blockbuster Deal Has Anschutz Getting Oxy/Anadarko Oil And Gas Interests In PRB - Cowboy State Daily
Blockbuster Deal Has Anschutz Getting Oxy/Anadarko Oil And Gas Interests In PRB Cowboy State Daily
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Powder River Correctional Facility advisory committee hears update from prison officials - Baker City Herald
Powder River Correctional Facility advisory committee hears update from prison officials Baker City Herald
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Biden’s historic decision: ending coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin - Mining Technology
Biden’s historic decision: ending coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Mining Technology
Published on 17 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Powder River E&P Peak Resources Prices IPO, to Test Markets as MLP - Yahoo Finance
Powder River E&P Peak Resources Prices IPO, to Test Markets as MLP Yahoo Finance
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Feds on track to finalize coal leasing ban despite Wyoming, industry protests - WyoFile
Feds on track to finalize coal leasing ban despite Wyoming, industry protests WyoFile
Published on 2 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Peak Resources LP Begins IPO Process For Powder River Basin Drilling (Pending:PRB) - Seeking Alpha
Peak Resources LP Begins IPO Process For Powder River Basin Drilling (Pending:PRB) Seeking Alpha
Published on 20 September 2024 | 7:00 am