Thank you to all of our supporters, exhibitors and partners for attending our first-ever America’s Coal Revolution and making it such a success. Thanks as well to all of the organizations, associations, and companies that took the stage as speakers at the Hilton Garden Inn-Southpointe this past October 20-21. From our packed keynotes to our exclusive panel discussions, the feedback…
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DOL, MSHA award $10.5M in grants to dozens nationwide
As part of its efforts to support mine safety, health training across the nation, the U.S. Department of Labor and Mine Safety and Health Administration have awarded grant monies totaling more than $10.5 million for the advancement of miner education to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Read MoreOSMRE removes 14 ‘obsolete’ coal regulations
The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has, in a move to advance the nation’s energy independence and economic vitality, formally rescinded a total of 14 obsolete or redundant regulations. This important step reflects the Trump administration’s broader goal of reducing regulations, creating jobs and encouraging responsible energy development, including several tied to abandoned mine lands. The…
Read MoreBarrick considering IPO for North American gold
Canadian-headquartered global miner Barrick Mining has confirmed its contemplation of an initial public offering (IPO) for its North American gold assets via a yet-unnamed subsidiary. The company’s board of directors has unanimously authorized Barrick’s management team to explore the potential and, should an IPO be pursued, the subsidiary would be anchored by Barrick’s joint venture interests in Nevada Gold Mines…
Read MoreDOE earmarks millions for REE supply chain advancements
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity, or NOFO, for up to $134 million to progress and bolster domestic supply chains for America’s rare earth elements. Through this funding, DOE will support projects that demonstrate the commercial viability of recovering and refining REEs from unconventional feedstocks, including…
Read MoreBQE commences operation of Selen-IX plant at Wharf
BQE Water reported last week that a new full-scale Selen-IX plant located at Coeur’s Wharf gold mine in South Dakota had passed the performance test and began routine operation. This latest Selen-IX plant set a record time for implementation of 20 months between the design engineering kick-off to the discharge of on-spec water into the environment. The plant is designed…
Read MoreRio Tinto inks wind power deal for Kennecott
The Rio Tinto Kennecott operation, in its effort to meet corporate decarbonization objectives, has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will purchase 78.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generated by TerraGen’s 238.5 MW Monte Cristo I Windpower project. Commercial operations…
Read MoreKodiak acquires Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies, US Chemical
Ohio-based Kodiak has confirmed its seventh and eighth acquisitions since 2023 with the incorporation of Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies and US Chemical into its growing platform. The two acquisitions significantly expand Kodiak’s operational footprint and product portfolio, solidifying its leadership position in the specialty chemical industry. The strategic acquisition of Crown – a former portfolio company of Colonial Chemical –…
Read MoreNioCorp completes land acquisition for Elk Creek project
NioCorp Developments has completed the acquisition of additional land in Johnson County, Neb., associated with its Elk Creek critical minerals project. The company now owns a full square mile of land in Nebraska where it plans to site both its underground mine and its integrated surface processing facility. “We now have all surface and mineral rights necessary to begin construction…
Read MoreMissing Rolling Thunder miner found dead
Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirmed that a section foreman at its Rolling Thunder mine in Nicholas County, W.Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on November 8. During routine operations, a crew in the underground mine encountered a sudden and substantial inflow of water. Tragically, Steven Lipscomb of Elkview, W.Va., was unable to reach safety. He was last…
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