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Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining

37 tracked issuers filing with the SEC under this industry classification.

Issuers

37

Filings

40

SIC Code

1221

Industry Overview

Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining

SIC 1221 covers bituminous coal and lignite surface mining, where operators strip overburden to extract thermal and metallurgical coal used by electric utilities, steelmakers, cement producers, and export traders seeking reliable baseload and industrial fuel. Core activities include mine planning, blasting, haulage, crushing, and blending to meet contract specs, with ancillary services such as reclamation and land restoration. Producers face commodity price volatility, reserve depletion, and operational hazards, while complying with MSHA safety standards, EPA air and water rules, SMCRA permitting and bonding, and growing state-level scrutiny of methane and reclamation liabilities. In 2024-2025, the sector is navigating tighter ESG screens, shifting domestic demand from coal-to-gas switching, rising seaborne metallurgical coal orders, automation of truck fleets, and carbon-capture pilots aimed at extending plant lives. Customers now favor long-term offtake contracts that lock in quality and logistics assurance. For the latest operator disclosures and capital plans, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025

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