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Liberty Star Minerals Secures Largest Independent Mineral Footprint in Arizona
April 22, 2026
Liberty Star Minerals has staked an additional 13 mineral exploration permits (MEPs) mining claims covering approximately 11 square miles, increasing its total mineralized footprint to approximately 45 square miles. These are in addition to the previously announced MEPs from March
Trump’s Defense Production Act to Strengthen Coal Supply Chains, Oil Production, LNG Capacity
April 22, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy production, according to a White House announcement. The move comes as the administration seeks to counter rising fuel prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions involving
EPA Issues Title V Permitting Guidance to Alleviate Permitting Backlogs
April 22, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance to streamline the Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit renewal process, a move which will provide certainty for businesses operating across the country. The guidance reaffirms EPA’s long-term position that
U.S.-backed South Africa Rare Earths Project Targets Mining Waste
April 22, 2026
A U.S.-backed initiative in South Africa aims to turn decades-old mining waste into a new source of rare earth elements, as Washington accelerates efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains outside China. Rainbow Rare Earths’ Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project centers
Komatsu Commissions Its 1,000th Ultra-class Autonomous Haul Truck
April 22, 2026
Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System. The milestone reinforces Komatsu’s position as the pioneer and global leader in autonomous haulage, having
BMC Minerals Advances Remaining Permits and Licenses on ADM Mine, Canada
April 21, 2026
BMC Minerals on April 13 reported that it has received a positive decision document for the proposed ABM Mine at its Kudz Ze Kayah Project in Yukon, allowing the company to move ahead with the remaining permits and licenses needed
Greenland Approves Critical Metals Corp.‘s 92.5% Acquisition of Tanbreez Mining
April 21, 2026
Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) said the Government of Greenland has approved the transfer of the remaining 50.5 percent interest in the Tanbreez Mining Greenland to Critical Metals Corp., bringing the company’s total ownership to 92.5 percent and solidifying its position
Senate Passes Legislation to Unleash Mineral Resources in Minnesota
April 20, 2026
The U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 21, 2026, overturns the Biden
Greenland Approves Tanbreez Mine Permit Transfer
April 20, 2026
Greenland has approved the indirect transfer of the mining license for Tanbreez Mining, following Critical Metals Corp.’s move last year to increase its stake in the rare earths developer. The decision, confirmed on Friday by Greenland’s Ministry of Mineral Resources
Andy J. Egan Co. Promotes Chris Weaver to President in Planned Transition
April 20, 2026
Mechanical contractor and fabricator Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) has a new president. Chris Weaver, an employee of the company since 2000, stepped into the role this month with unanimous support from the executive team. Weaver was previously Egan’s director
