Wyoming Mining News - Coal, Uranium & Trona
Wyoming is the nation's leading coal producer and a major source of uranium and trona (soda ash). The state's Powder River Basin contains some of the largest coal reserves in the world.
Key Minerals
Coal
Uranium
Trona
Bentonite
Natural Gas
Mining Facts
- Produces 40% of US coal
- Largest uranium-producing state
- World's largest trona deposits
- Powder River Basin coal is low-sulfur and cost-effective
Major Mining Companies
Peabody Energy
Arch Resources
Uranium Energy Corp
Genesis Alkali
Notable Mines
Black Thunder Mine
North Antelope Rochelle
Smith Ranch-Highland