Lignite Facts & Figures

Curious about lignite, what it is, where it comes from and what it is used for?

Read these pages and find out!

• What is lignite?

• Why does this region have lignite?

• Lignite production

• Uses of lignite

• The lignite industry's impact on the economy in North Dakota.

• "Lignite" counties

• The lignite industry is one of
  North Dakota's largest.

• Our region's lignite history

• Lewis & Clark - Ties to the
  Lignite Coal Industry

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