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DOI Advances Coal Lease Sales in Alabama, Utah, and Montana
September 3, 2025
The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana, and Utah this fall. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American energy dominance, supporting local economies and securing a stable
USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
September 3, 2025
In a significant advancement for geoscience, the U.S. Geological Survey has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map of the country to date, offering a unique regional view of geology at and beneath the Earth’s surface. “Geologic maps have many
Secretary Burgum Urges Action on Resolution Copper Project After Ninth Circuit Stay
September 3, 2025
The Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, chair of the National Energy Dominance Council issued a statement following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court panel to block the land exchange. The land exchanges was approved by Congress, which is
Mine Manager Pleads Guilty in Handling of Former Sugar Camp Mine Fire in 2021, Illinois
September 3, 2025
A former mine manager has pled guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration in relation to a 2021 underground fire at a Franklin County mine. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Timothy Parsons, 38,
Metallium Secures DOD Contract to Advance Domestic Gallium Recovery
September 2, 2025
Metallium’s wholly owned subsidiary Flash Metals USA, has been awarded a phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The program will apply Metallium’s proprietary flash joule
EPA Administrator Zeldin Visits Wyoming, Tours Cowboy State Mine, Approves CCR Program
September 2, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Wyoming last week to visit with state, local, and federal partners, and stakeholders to discuss environmental issues in the state, announce EPA’s proposed approval of Wyoming’s Coal Combustion Residuals
EPA Proposes Approval of Wyoming Coal Residuals Permit Program
September 2, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to approve Wyoming’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) program application. This proposal would allow the state rather than the federal government to manage coal residuals disposal in surface impoundments and landfills. “Today’s approval of
Aalo Atomics Breaks Ground on First Extra Modular Nuclear Reactor, Idaho
September 2, 2025
Austin-based Aalo Atomics broke ground to start construction on Aalo-X, the first experimental extra modular nuclear reactor (XMR). Located next to Idaho National Laboratory (INL)’s Materials and Fuels Complex, Aalo plans to complete construction and achieve criticality for this reactor
New Sandvik MB672 Bolter Miner Set to Accelerate Longwall Mining
September 2, 2025
Sandvik has introduced its next generation bolter miner for longwall mining. Sandvik MB672 features the latest bolting technologies to increase productivity, improve safety and ergonomics for operators and reduce total cost of ownership. Building on the proven reliability of Sandvik
Weir Partners with MINEXXT to Transform Sustainable Tailings Solutions
September 2, 2025
Weir has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with MINEXXT, to strengthen its global leadership in thickened and paste tailings solutions. Weir will integrate MINEXXT’s cutting-edge thickening technology into its global tailings portfolio. This technology is engineered to deliver high-performance
