BLM to hold coal lease sale in Campbell and Converse counties
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BUFFALO, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will offer approximately 3,508 acres of federal coal reserves for competitive lease by sealed bid on Oct. 8, 2025. Lands associated with this lease are in Campbell and Converse counties, approximately 15 miles south of Wright.
The event will take place in person at 10:00 a.m. MST on the first floor in the main conference room of the BLM Wyoming State Office, located at 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009. Only qualified bidders may participate, and the highest cash bid that meets or exceeds fair market value will be accepted.
“This lease sale exemplifies BLM’s vital role in strengthening America’s energy independence and positioning Wyoming for long-term economic opportunities,” said BLM Wyoming Acting State Director Kris Kirby. “The BLM is committed to the responsible management of public lands, bolstering domestic energy production while benefiting local communities.”
The total area within the West Antelope III LBA is adjacent to the existing West Antelope Mine and contains approximately 441 million tons of in-place coal (365 million recoverable/mineable tons). The recoverable coal volume and duration of leased reserves is driven by economics and subject to change.
A notice will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register. Detailed bidding instructions and terms are available in the Detailed Statement of Lease Sale, available at the BLM Wyoming State Office and online via the BLM National NEPA Register.
This coal leasing effort directly supports the Trump administration’s goals of reinvigorating the American coal industry, reducing reliance on foreign energy, and creating good-paying jobs in rural communities. It also aligns with Secretary Burgum’s vision of unleashing domestic energy production while streamlining federal processes and ensuring long-term economic growth.
For more information, please contact the BLM Wyoming Public Affairs Office at [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.