Tennessee Mining Project Moves Ahead After Executive Order

Tennessee Mining Project Moves Ahead After Executive Order

Image: The Department of Interior approved a mining permit near Bryson Mountain in northeast Tennessee.  Image Credit: U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement The Center Square [By Kim Jarrett] – A mining project in northeast Tennessee is moving forward after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Hurricane Creek Mining plans to mine 635 acres on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County over the next 10 years, …

Interior Approves New Coal Mining Permit in Tennessee

The Department of the Interior (DoI) has given the green light to Hurricane Creek Mining, LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. This project will produce up to 1.8 million tons of coal over the next 10 years, helping to strengthen America’s energy independence and create local jobs. The coal from this mine will support important industries like steelmaking and power generation. “This project reflects a broader shift…