WELCOME TO
THE MONTANA COAL COUNCIL
Our History
The Montana Coal Council was founded in 1981 to promote the use of coal in Montana and throughout the United States. Since then, we have been working to educate the public about the importance of coal in powering our nation's energy needs, and to advocate for policies that support the use of coal as a reliable and affordable source of energy.
Our Members
The Montana Coal Council's membership includes all major coal mine operators, holders of Montana coal reserves, those who ship coal, utilities who use coal, and numerous suppliers and businesses directly and indirectly involved in the coal industry. Our members are committed to promoting the responsible and sustainable use of coal, and to ensuring that coal remains a reliable and affordable source of energy for America.
Who We Are
The Montana Coal Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of coal in a responsible and sustainable manner. Our membership includes all major coal mine operators, holders of Montana coal reserves, those who ship coal, utilities who use coal, and numerous suppliers and businesses directly and indirectly involved in the coal industry. We work to educate the public about the importance of coal in powering our nation's energy needs, and we advocate for policies that support the use of coal as a reliable and affordable source of energy.
1972
Founded
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Member Retention
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Members
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Trade Associations
What We Do
The Montana Coal Council is dedicated to promoting the responsible and sustainable use of coal. We work to educate the public about the importance of coal in powering our nation's energy needs, and to advocate for policies that support the use of coal as a reliable and affordable source of energy. We provide our members with a range of services and resources to support their work, including market analysis, regulatory compliance support, and advocacy on key issues affecting the coal industry.
Did You Know?
1/3 of the nation's coal reserves are in MONTANA
RESERVES
The United States has more coal than any other country in the world. The state with the most coal within its borders is MONTANA! The state of Montana actually holds one-third of America's coal reserves.
LARGEST COAL RESERVES IN US
Montana holds the largest coal reserves in the United States. Montana is estimated to have 118.5 million tons of recoverable reserves.
MONTANA
COAL
PRODUCERS
If you are interested in supporting the responsible and sustainable use of coal, we invite you to join The Montana Coal Council. Our members include all major coal mine operators, holders of Montana coal reserves, those who ship coal, utilities who use coal, and numerous suppliers and businesses directly and indirectly involved in the coal industry. By becoming a member, you will have access to a range of services and resources to support your work, and you will be part of a community that is dedicated to promoting the use of coal in a responsible and sustainable manner.