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DOE to Use $500M DPA Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants, Build Export Infrastructure
June 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds. The DPA funding includes up to
ElementUSA, Colorado School of Mines Awarded $67M for Construction of Rare Earth Processing Plant
June 5, 2026
ElementUSA, in partnership with Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded $67 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a rare earth element (REE) processing facility in St. John the
DOE to Invest $350 Million to Build, Modernize, and Restart Coal Plants
June 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure. The selected projects will expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet through targeted upgrades that increase efficiency,
MSHA Renews Alliance with Essential Minerals Association to Promote Miner Education, Training
June 5, 2026
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it has renewed its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association (EMA) to provide education and training that will help protect the health and safety of workers in industrial mineral mines and processing facilities.
KEFI Gold and Copper Starts Construction at Tulu Kapi Gold Project, Ethiopia
June 5, 2026
KEFI Gold and Copper has officially commenced construction at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone after more than a decade of development. The project is expected to produce approximately 140,000 ounces of gold annually once
Iowa-based Vermeer Develops Moon Mining Technology as Space Exploration Expands
June 5, 2026
Interest in space exploration is growing following the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, and one Iowa company is working on technology that could one day play a role in lunar mining. Vermeer, an equipment manufacturer headquartered in Pella,
Generation Uranium Appoints Michael Collins as Chief Executive Officer
June 5, 2026
Generation Uranium has appointed Michael Collins as chief executive officer and director of the company, effective immediately. “I am excited to join the Generation Uranium team. The Yath Project has all the right ingredients for a significant uranium discovery, and
Perpetua Resources Ramps Up Construction of Stibnite Gold Project After Court Denies Injunction
June 4, 2026
Perpetua Resources said the Stibnite Gold Project continues to advance the previously planned critical path to construction and infrastructure activities following the May 29 decision by the United States District Court of Idaho. The court denied the project opponents’ motion
USA Rare Earth Finalizes Agreements Unlocking Access to $1.6 Billion in Funding
June 4, 2026
USA Rare Earth (USAR) executed definitive agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce, unlocking access to up to $1.6 billion in funding under the Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program. The definitive agreements comprise up to $277 million in federal funding
Hexagon to Acquire Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies Business for $1.45 Billion
June 4, 2026
Hexagon has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies, a leading provider of non-destructive testing solutions, from Baker Hughes for $1.45 billion. Waygate Technologies serves customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors globally, and brings with it
