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NMA Releases Statement on Expansion of USGS Critical Minerals List
August 26, 2025
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the release of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) draft revised critical minerals list, which now includes copper, lead, potash, rhenium, silicon, and silver. In releasing the draft list, the USGS noted that it does
Pennsylvania Continues to Advance Its SPEED Permits Initiative, Launches Additional Permits
August 26, 2025
The Shapiro administration said companies can now request expedited reviews of air quality, dam safety, oil and gas well pad construction, wetland and waterway encroachment, and additional erosion and sedimentation permit applications under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Streamlining
Apollo Expands Project Team, Receives Drill Permit for Calico Silver Project, California
August 26, 2025
Apollo Silver has made a number of positive developments at its Calico Silver Project located in San Bernardino County, California. The company has appointed Tony Gonzales, P.Geo., as senior project manager with a focus on advancing the Calico Project. The
BLM Releases Final EIS for West Antelope’s Coal Lease-by-Application Project, Wyoming
August 25, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management is advancing a key coal project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin that could unlock access to more than 440 million tons of federal coal. The BLM has released a final environmental impact statement for the
Nevada King Gold Secures Approval for Modified Plan of Operations for Atlanta Gold Mine, Nevada
August 25, 2025
Nevada King Gold has received approval for a third modification to its plan of operations at the Atlanta Gold Mine Project in Nevada. The Bureau of Land Management and the state of Nevada cleared the modification, which adds 93 new
Trump Plans $2 Billion CHIPS Act Redirection for Critical Minerals
August 25, 2025
The Trump administration is actively developing a plan to redirect approximately $2 billion from the CHIPS Act toward domestic critical minerals initiatives. This strategic shift aims to reduce America’s reliance on foreign suppliers — particularly China — for minerals essential
United States to Establish Strategic Minerals Stockpile at Munitions Depot in Nevada
August 25, 2025
Critical minerals expert M2i Global Inc. and aviation operator Volato Group Inc. are leading a strategic minerals stockpiling initiative in partnership with the United States Army. M2i and Volato are in the midst of finalizing a merger at the moment.
August 26: BLM to Hold Geothermal Lease Sale in California
August 25, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, offering 13 parcels totaling 23,000 acres across Imperial, Lassen, and Modoc counties. The auction will be held online via EnergyNet. The open bidding
Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep J.H. Campbell Coal-fired Power Plant Operational
August 25, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to minimize the risk of power outages and address critical grid security issues in the Midwestern region of the United States. Secretary Wright’s order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator
Great Basin College Receives $502,500 to Continue to Teach Mining Skills
August 25, 2025
Following Great Basin College’s successful launch of its Mine Skills Training facility in Elko last year, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development allocated $502,500 to the program. It is part of a $2,674,140 commitment by the Governor’s Office of
