WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) released the following comment from its President and CEO Rich Nolan, applauding the news that President Trump will use the Defense Production Act to upgrade the coal fleet and support West Coast export capacity.

Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO said, “Coal generation shields consumers from the impacts of volatile energy prices and supply challenges; it’s a vital piece of a sound energy strategy designed to meet the challenge of today’s AI-driven demand growth in the context of the conflict in the Middle East. The administration is supporting that strategy with decisive action at home to ensure that upgrades to existing energy assets are made, and at our ports to ensure that U.S. coal can answer the world’s needs.”

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