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U.S. House Advances Toward Setting First-ever Royalties on Hard-rock Mines
September 20, 2021
Democrats’ sweeping climate stimulus package would impose royalties on U.S. hard-rock mining for the first time, and miners fear the fees would kill the domestic industry. The U.S.’ first-ever royalty fee on new and existing hard-rock mines on federal land
Pennsylvania-based Wabtec Unveils Its First Model of Battery-powered Train
September 20, 2021
A Pittsburgh company unveiled the first model of a battery-powered train that runs only on a battery charge. Created by the Pennsylvania-based company Wabtec, the locomotive was purchased by Australian mining company Roy Hill. The train, an FLXdrive model, is
American Resources Hires Leading Expert Rodney Campbell to Help with Rare Earth Business Plan
September 20, 2021
American Resources Corporation has hired mining industry expert Rodney Campbell to help it advance its rare earth extraction aims. Rodney Campbell, who has worked for the company for several years and recently started his own consultancy Advanced Minerals, will focus
Coal Gets a Boost Amid Soaring Natural Gas Prices
September 20, 2021
Electric utilities are required by law to provide power as cheaply as possible. Over the last decade, market forces and climate policies have propelled utilities away from coal. But high natural gas prices are nudging more coal into the electricity
West Virginia PSC to Hold Public Comment Hearing on Coal-fired Power Plants Case
September 20, 2021
The Public Service Commission has scheduled a public comment hearing for a reopened case that will affect the future of three coal-fired power plants. On Aug. 4, the PSC granted Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power Co. a certificate of
Maestro Digital Mine Garners Company of the Year at Bell Business Excellence Awards
September 20, 2021
The Sudbury-based company was honored at the 24th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards gala celebration on September 16th at the Caruso Club in Sudbury. Hosted by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, the annual awards ceremony pays tribute to entrepreneurs
U.S. Bureau of Land Management to Move Headquarters Back to Washington, DC
September 20, 2021
Interior secretary Deb Haaland said that the national headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will move back to Washington, DC, after it was relocated to Colorado, a reversal of a move by former President Donald Trump’s administration to
Fatality at Agnico Eagle Mines’ Hope Bay Doris Mine Facilities, Canada
September 17, 2021
Yesterday, Agnico Eagle Mines reported that a fatal accident involving an employee of a contractor has occurred near its Hope Bay mine in northwestern Nunavut, on September 14, 2021. According to the company’s statement, the accident occurred at approximately 3:02
American Eagle to Acquire 100% of Cerros Rojos Project, Nevada
September 17, 2021
American Eagle Gold Corp. has entered into an assignment agreement with Standard Ore Corp. American Eagle Gold will assume all rights and interest in a lease with option to purchase agreement between Standard Ore and Rubicon Resources for a 100
Titan America’s Pennsuco Quarry Wins National Mining Association’s Sentinel of Safety Award
September 17, 2021
Titan America’s Pennsuco Quarry, located in Medley, Florida has been awarded the National Mining Association’s (NMA) Sentinel of Safety Award in the Large Quarry Group. A total of 393,825 man-hours were logged without a lost time incident at the quarry.
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