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February 1st, 2024

Scholarship applications open

Applications are now being accepted for the Jeff Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Jeff Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund was established […]
September 15th, 2023

New Poll Reveals Surging Support for Carbon Capture and N.D. Coal Industry

For more information: Kay LaCoe – Vice President of Marketing & Communications O: 701.355.2194 | C: 701.400.6757 kay.lacoe@lignite.com FOR IMMEDIATE […]
June 7th, 2023

Statement of support for Governor Doug Burgum

“Governor Doug Burgum has been a staunch supporter of North Dakota’s coal industry and has worked tirelessly to secure and […]
May 11th, 2023

Lignite Council President & CEO’s statement on proposed power plant rules

The Biden Administration’s EPA released its new carbon emissions regulations on coal and gas-fired power plants today.  “President Biden’s Administration […]
April 12th, 2023

N.D. coal production steady, electricity prices lowest in country

North Dakota’s five lignite mines produced 26.7 million tons of lignite coal in 2022, up marginally from 2021. Lignite coal […]
April 12th, 2023

New economic study shows impact of lignite industry on North Dakota

North Dakota’s lignite industry continues to provide and build upon its positive economic benefits to the state through high-paying jobs, […]