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Arch CEO: Without Joint Venture, Outlook for PRB Mines Grim
July 29, 2020
Once a money-generating juggernaut for one of the world’s largest coal producers, Powder River Basin mines have become a financial albatross for Arch Resources Inc. Continued low pricing for natural gas, record-high stockpile levels at coal-fired power plants and reduced
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Upholds Roadless Order for Arch’s Coal Mine
July 29, 2020
A state board this week upheld an order barring further road-building or other surface-disturbing activities by the West Elk Mine in the Sunset Roadless Area of the Gunnison National Forest in the upper North Fork Valley. The Colorado Mined Land
Army Corps Releases Final EIS on Pebble Mine Project, Alaska
July 27, 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials describe the Pebble mine as one that would remove 99 miles of fish habitat but poses little risk to the areas beyond the mine site in the project’s final environmental impact statement released Thursday.
Piedmont Lithium Achieves Milestone with Production of Battery-Quality Lithium Hydroxide
July 27, 2020
Piedmont Lithium Ltd has passed a key milestone with the production of battery-quality lithium hydroxide from its namesake project in North Carolina, USA. A bench-scale lithium hydroxide test-work program has been completed by SGS Canada with results comparing favorably with
Plans Revealed to Streamline Uranium Mining Regulations to Boost Industry
July 27, 2020
In the latest attempt to boost the struggling US uranium industry, regulators have agreed to co-ordinate their actions on in-situ leach (ISL) mining techniques, streamlining regulation that upholds public health, safety and environmental standards. A memorandum of understanding was signed
Thermal Coal Production and Demand on Upswing, Relief Seen for Producers By Year-end
July 27, 2020
Following shutdowns driven by the coronavirus pandemic in March and April, US thermal coal production and demand began to increase in June, providing optimism over long-term relief for coal producers, according to S&P Global Platts Analytics. US production increased in
Ximen Mining Further Expands Footprint at Greenwood Camp, Canada
July 27, 2020
Ximen Mining Corp said it continues to increase its ground in the famous Greenwood mining camp in British Columbia (BC) having bought mineral properties throughout the past two months in the area and recently staked another three claims, which adjoin
Rare Nevada Plants Could Stand in Way of Ioneer’s New Lithium Mine
July 27, 2020
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there’s enough scientific evidence that two rare plants in Nevada’s desert could go extinct to warrant a year-long review of whether to list them as endangered species, including one at the center of
Rhino Resource Partners Subsidiary Cam Mining to Layoff Miners at Kentucky Coal Mine
July 27, 2020
An eastern Kentucky mining company has announced it will be permanently terminating nearly 200 positions. CAM Mining, which is owned by Rhino Resource Partners, issued a WARN Act notice Thursday to all of its 194 hourly and salaried employees at
Tesla’s Elon Musk Calls on Nickel Miners Amidst Massive Battery Push
July 24, 2020
With Tesla hitting a milestone in the second quarter by recording a fourth consecutive profitable quarter, the electric car maker is poised to turn a new page towards even faster growth. Amidst this potential, Elon Musk has called on nickel
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