"BILLINGS — Coal companies in the United States boosted production of the fuel in 2017 to reverse a two-year decline.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Thursday that companies mined 771 million tons of coal through Dec. 30, a 6 percent increase versus 2016.
Wyoming, the largest coal state, saw production rise 8 percent. Neighboring Montana had a 5 percent increase."
Gary Hillson reports for the Associated Press January 4, 2018.
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"Pennsylvania Coal Production In 2017 Stayed Above 2016 Levels" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Source: AP, 01/05/2018
