Montana rally emphasizes ongoing coal transport and demand, despite perceived decline.

In Roundup, Montana, a rally highlighted the ongoing significance of the coal industry, despite perceptions of its decline. Speakers emphasized that around 500 trains annually transport coal from the Bull Mountains Mine to Vancouver, with 5 million of 7 million tons going to Japan. Signal Peak Energy operates a 36-mile rail line under a BNSF agreement and employs 300 workers. Montana's governor and senator are advocating for the mine's continued operation.

September 30, 2024
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