Clean Coal

Founded in 1978, The Falkirk Mining Company provides coal products. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of The North American Coal Corporation, which provides dragline mining services. Founded in 1913, The North American Coal Corporation also produces lignite coal. It is staffed with engineers and land, environmental, maintenance and operations individuals. The company s clients include American Electric Power, CLECO Power, Great River Energy and San Miguel Electric Cooperative. The North American Coal Corporation operates Freedom Mine, Red Hills Mine, Red River Mine, Sabine Mine and San Miguel Mine operations. It is a part of North American Coal.

BNI Coal Ltd., a subsidiary of BNI Energy Inc., is dedicated to harnessing North Dakota's lignite energy resources by mining and reclaiming approximately 200 acres annually at its Center Mine. The coal produced here primarily fuels the Milton R. Young Generation Station, ensuring a reliable energy supply for customers in North Dakota and Minnesota under agreements that extend through 2037. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, BNI has secured long-term coal supply agreements and developed a robust reserve of 600 million tons. The company is well-positioned for growth, leveraging its solid financial backing and expertise in mine operations, logistics, and project management. Generated from the website

BNI Coal owns and operates the Center Mine in North Dakota. Its surface mine supplies lignite coal for the units of Young Station. The company s mining process disturbs and reclaims more than 200 acres per year. BNI Coal supplies lignite coal-based electricity for several farms and businesses in eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota. The company supplies over 4 million tons of lignite coal annually. It maintains a staff of nearly 135 employees. BNI Coal operates engineering and purchasing and maintenance departments. It maintains a fleet of loading, hauling and reclamation equipment, such as loaders, diesel coal trucks, scrappers and motor graders. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE.