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Eaton Invests $50 Million in New Facility to Advance Grid-to-Chip AI Data Center Solutions, Virginia
December 16, 2025
Eaton said it will open a new manufacturing campus in Henrico County, Virginia, for critical power distribution technologies to help meet record demand from data center customers. With more than 50 new data centers already permitted in Virginia this year,
Metso Divests Its Loading and Hauling Operations in Finland and Sweden to Miilux
December 16, 2025
Metso has signed an agreement to divest its loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden, operating under the Häggblom legal entities, to Miilux Oy, a Finnish-based company which sells and manufactures wear resistant and personal protection solutions — utilizing
Anglo American and Teck Receive Government of Canada Approval for Merger
December 16, 2025
Anglo American and Teck Resources have received regulatory approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) for their merger. Anglo American and Teck believe that the formation of Anglo Teck in a merger of equals will
enCore Energy Appoints Wayne Heili to Board of Directors, Dr. Dennis Stover to Retire
December 16, 2025
enCore Energy has appointed Wayne Heili to the board of directors. Dr. Dennis Stover will retire from the board on December 31, 2025. Following his retirement from the board, Dr. Stover will continue to actively support the company as chair
DOI Revises Endangered Species Act Regulations to Strengthen Certainty and Reduce Burdens
December 15, 2025
The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed four rules to restore Endangered Species Act regulations to their proven 2019 and 2020 framework. The actions advance President Donald J. Trump’s directives to strengthen American energy independence,
Rio Tinto Produces First Copper Using Its Nuton® Technology at Johnson Camp Mine, Arizona
December 12, 2025
Rio Tinto has successfully produced the first copper from the Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona using its Nuton® Technology, marking a pivotal step forward in the development of this innovative copper processing technology. After more than 30 years of research
DOE Extends Deadline for $134 Funding Opp to Strengthen REE Supply Chains
December 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). Through this funding, DOE
Opportunities for Mining Industry’s Leading Safety Credential Available at MINEXCHANGE 2026
December 12, 2025
Opportunities to take the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) Review Course, CMSP Exam, or both are available from February 20-23, 2026 during the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. The CMSP Review Course is
Vale, Caterpillar, Sotreq to Expand Fleet of Autonomous Trucks in Northern System, in Pará, Brazil
December 12, 2025
Vale, Caterpillar, and Sotreq have signed an agreement to expand the fleet of autonomous haul trucks in iron ore operations in the Northern System, in the Carajás region, in Pará. The technology will be gradually expanded over the next five
Ramaco Resources to Acquire Coronado, Buchanan Mining Coal Reserves and Assets for $15 Million, Va.
December 11, 2025
Ramaco Resources entered into an agreement to purchase coal reserves and related real property interests from Coronado and Buchanan Mining Company for $15 million. The agreement includes the reserve area located partly in Russell, Buchanan, and Tazewell Counties, Virginia The
