Women in Mining USA is accepting abstracts for presentations, panel discussions, debates, and case studies for its 2026 conference, taking place April 21-23 in Tucson, Ariz. The association invites thought leaders, industry experts, professionals, and innovators to submit abstracts (300 words or less) by addressing one or more of the following topics: Submissions should indicate the topic and preferred format…
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Ramaco Resources breaks ground on pilot plant
Ramaco Resources reported that initial mobilization and site development activities have commenced for its new pilot processing plant and laboratory, located adjacent to the Brook mine and near the iCAM Research Center outside Sheridan, Wyo. “We believe this groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter in American rare earth minerals. Our goal is to build the foundation for a…
Read MoreFrontieras op-ed: Coal’s Comeback Starts in West Virginia: What FASForm Means for Miners, Workers, and Everyday Investors
Ed. Note – The following was penned by Frontieras North America CEO Matthew McKean. For generations, West Virginia coal has fueled America’s rise. It was West Virginia miners who helped forge the steel that built the East Coast, powered factories, and armed a nation in wartime. The Appalachian coalfields were the backbone of American industry – and their contribution was…
Read MoreMcEwen to acquire Canadian Gold
Gold and silver producer McEwen and Canadian Gold Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement, under which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Canadian-based exploration company through a statutory plan of arrangement. If the proposed transaction is approved, Canadian Gold will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of McEwen, strengthening the miner’s diversified portfolio with…
Read MoreMining operations start at Stibnite Hill
After obtaining the necessary permits from the Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month, United States Antimony has initiated exploration and bulk sampling operations at Stibnite Hill, which is located adjacent to the company’s Thompson Falls, Mont., smelter. “Earlier this year, we began the process of acquiring mineral leases and actual real property purchases in and around the Stibnite Hill…
Read MoreMartin Engineering expands its ‘Go Pink!’ program
Martin Engineering has expanded its popular annual “Go Pink!” program to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation in its efforts to fund breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research worldwide. This deadly disease has touched many Martin employees and their families. More funding is needed to offer ongoing support to patients and discover a cure. October is Breast Cancer Awareness…
Read MoreEagle Summit Resources acquires Reflectance Energy
Privately held Kentucky-based coal miner Eagle Summit Resources has purchased West Virginia mine owner Reflectance Energy for an undisclosed sum. The Reflectance coal mining complex will now operate under its new ownership as Eagle Mountain Energy. Reflectance is a portfolio of active metallurgical coal-producing mines in Wyoming County, W.Va., including the Coal Mountain complex and adjacent mining operations. Within the…
Read MoreFortitude Gold’s Nevada project fully permitted
Fortitude Gold has received all approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to construct and operate the County Line gold project located in both Mineral and Nye counties. “We would like to thank the federal and state agencies for completing the permit approvals for our County Line project. While the permitting delays associated…
Read MoreAdministration approves controversial Alaskan mining road
The Trump administration has approved a proposed 211-mile, industrial access road through Alaska’s Brooks Range to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals. The long-debated Ambler Road project was originally approved during President Trump’s first term but was later blocked by the Biden administration due to environmental concerns. The current administration has instructed the Bureau of Land Management,…
Read MoreInterior expands coal leasing, royalty relief
The Department of the Interior has opened 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the benchmarks set by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It will also lower royalty rates to 7% to strengthen competitiveness and streamline approvals for projects in Montana, Wyoming, Tennessee, and beyond “President Trump promised to put American energy workers first, and today…
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