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Gold X2 Mining Expands Footprint at Moss Mine with Land Acquisitions, Canada
November 4, 2025
Gold X2 Mining, a prospective open-pit gold mine builder, is widening its footprint in northwestern Ontario by acquiring more than 6,100 hectares of exploration ground for its Moss Gold Project. The Vancouver-based gold company has swung two land deals within
Hitachi Begins Soliciting Ideas for LANDCROS Innovation Studios Mining Challenge
November 4, 2025
Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched the LANDCROS Innovation Studios Mining Challenge, a project which solicits ideas from startup companies around the world. This year’s challenge will target the field of mining, and the application deadline is January 20, 2026. Under
Ramaco and NETL Execute Strategic Agreement on Rare Earths and Critical Minerals
November 3, 2025
Ramaco Resources has signed an umbrella cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). This marks a significant milestone in our longstanding partnership with NETL and collaborative research on rare earth
B.C. Rules Glencore’s Elk Valley Mining Expansion Proposal Needs Further Assessment, Canada
November 3, 2025
A coal mine in southeastern B.C. seeking to expand operations could face setbacks after the federal government this week said more work is needed to address cross-border water pollution risks. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada says it has reviewed
In Boost to Mining Industry, Canada Commits to Stockpile Critical Minerals
November 3, 2025
Canada is officially designating certain critical minerals as a national security priority under the Defense Production Act, a move that would allow the federal government to support the mining industry by guaranteeing it a buyer and a minimum price. The
Brian Sanson Sworn in as New President of United Mine Workers of America
November 3, 2025
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has a new leader at the helm. Brian Sanson was sworn in as the union’s 16th president on October 29 during the UMWA Special Convention in St. Louis. Brian Sanson began his career
Wabash Valley Resources Secures $1.5B EPA Loan for Coal-Powered Fertilizer Facility, Indiana
October 31, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a loan to support independent, American-made, and coal-powered fertilizer production. The $1.5 billion loan to Wabash Valley Resources will help finance a coal
California Supreme Court Clears Path For Wyoming Coal Exports Through Oakland Port
October 31, 2025
The California Supreme Court officially ended the drawn-out legal battle holding up development of an export terminal in West Oakland on Wednesday, refusing to hear the city of Oakland’s appeal and effectively paving the way forward for the project. With
Agnico Eagles Mines Establishes Critical Minerals Subsidiary, Avenir Minerals
October 31, 2025
High-ranking senior gold producer Agnico Eagle Mines is diversifying its interests by creating a critical minerals mining unit. Announced alongside Agnico’s Q3 results, Avenir Minerals will be established with an investment of $50 million in cash. It will be comprised
Australia-U.S. Rare Earth Framework Secures $8.5 Billion Strategic Investment
October 31, 2025
The Australia-U.S. rare earth framework represents a fundamental shift in how allied nations approach critical minerals energy transition security. This bilateral agreement addresses decades-long vulnerabilities in Western supply chains, particularly for materials essential to defense systems, renewable energy infrastructure, and
