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Komatsu Unveils Historic P&H 2100BL Shovel Monument at Elko, Nevada Facility
October 13, 2025
Komatsu’s P&H 2100BL electric rope shovel to serve as a landmark at its Elko, Nevada, has arrived at its campus. A symbol of engineering excellence and mining innovation, the shovel has been relocated from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to serve as a
Senate Vote Approves Roll Back on Biden-era Restrictions on Mining and Drilling
October 10, 2025
Congressional Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining, drilling and other development in three Western states, advancing President Donald Trump’s ambitions to expand energy production from public lands. Senators voted 50-46 Thursday to repeal a land management plan
Core Natural Resources Appoints Board Chair Jimmy Brock to Additional Role of CEO
October 10, 2025
Core Natural Resources’ board of directors has appointed Core’s board chair, Jimmy Brock, to the additional role of chief executive officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Lang, who is departing as CEO and board member. Brock will work closely with
Hudbay Resumes Operations at Its Constancia Mine After Protests and Illegal Blockades, Peru
October 9, 2025
Hudbay Minerals has resumed operations at the Constancia Mine in Peru following a temporary shutdown due to local protests and illegal blockades. The company said safety of all personnel is the top priority, and Hudbay suspended operations on September 22
Western Copper and Gold Advances Permitting Process for Its Casino Project, Canada
October 8, 2025
Western Copper and Gold said it has submitted its environmental and socio-economic effects statement (ESE) for the proposed Casino Project to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB). The submission is an important step in the panel review process
B2Gold Achieves Commercial Production at Goose Mine, Canada
October 8, 2025
B2Gold said the Goose Mine, part of the Back River Gold District, located in Nunavut, Canada, has achieved commercial production. “It is with great pleasure that we announce the Goose Mine has achieved commercial production. This tremendous achievement comes just
Trump Approves Appeal for Ambler Road Project, Reverses Biden Administration’s Rejection, Alaska
October 7, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order that overturns a decision by the Biden administration to cancel a 211-mile mining road through Alaska’s Brooks Range by denying a right-of-way permit. The action removes a major hurdle for the project,
Dept. of War Invests $25.6 Million in Trilogy Metals to Advance Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, Alaska
October 7, 2025
Trilogy Metals said the company along with South32 and Ambler Metals have entered into a binding letter of intent with the U.S. Department of War (DOW) for an investment to advance exploration and development of the company’s Upper Kobuk Mineral
DOE Restructures Lithium Americas Deal to Finance Construction of Manufacturing Facility
October 7, 2025
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright today said the loan programs office has restructured its deal with Lithium Americas with support from General Motors (GM) to further protect taxpayers and solidify the launch of the only domestic source
DOE Slashes $7.5 Billion in Funding Awards for 223 Projects
October 7, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers. Following a thorough, individualized financial review, DOE determined that these projects did not adequately
