BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — In the first Bureau of Land Management(BLM) lease of President Trump's second term, Freedom Mine in Mercer County, N.D., has been awarded access to 18.3 million tons of federal coal across 1,070 acres at the cost of $106,292.

“Through this sale, the BLM is delivering on its commitment to responsibly manage America’s energy resources,” said BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director Sonya Germann in a press release obtained by KX News. “By cutting red tape and opening access to coal reserves, we’re supporting domestic energy production, local jobs, and sustainable economic growth.”

The permit aligns with a series of executive orders signed by President Trump on January 20th, "Unleashing American Energy." The orders outline the president's agenda, which includes streamlining

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