January 27, 2026 - The primary federal agency responsible for regulating coal mines in the U.S. debuted a new cartoon mascot named “Coalie” this week, an ambassador for President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a social media post celebrated the lumpy character wearing a hard hat, boots and vest with a shortened acronym for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

“Mine, Baby, Mine! @POTUS made it a top priority for @Interior to unleash Beautiful, Clean Coal and @OSMRE is leading the charge! Learn more about how @OSMRE is advancing @POTUS’ American Energy Dominance Agenda from their new spokesperson, Coalie!,” the secretary wrote on X.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum introduced the new "spokesperson" for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, "Coalie," on X on Friday.

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In a post on OSMRE’s website, the smiling lump of fossil fuel gives two thumbs up as it walks readers through a list of ways the agency is overseeing active coal mining sites, reclamation and helping coal communities.