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The department is reviewing the ruling and expects to work with others to see if they will appeal, department spokesman Keith Guille said Wednesday.

State officials followed the right process under Wyoming law, Powder River Basin Resource Council attorney Shannon Anderson argued.

The mine would supply coal for research into turning coal into usable products.

A spokeswoman for the company declined to comment because of the active court case.

Ramaco CEO Randall Atkins says he's disappointed and the company will need to start over with permitting after almost five years of work.

Wyoming is the top coal-producing state but Ramaco's idea is a new approach.

The testimony wrapped up Thursday.

The proposed Brook Mine would be on the banks of the Tongue River north of Sheridan.

Ramaco CEO Randall Atkins says activists are using a delay tactic to stall the project.