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Helion Begins Construction on Orion Nuclear Fusion Power Plant, Washington
August 1, 2025
Washington-based fusion energy company Helion Energy has commenced construction on Orion, nation’s first commercial nuclear fusion power plant, cementing the state’s status as a clean energy innovation hub. The facility will be located in Chelan County, Washington. The site was
Immersive Technologies Launches Professional Development Course, MineAdvantage™
August 1, 2025
Immersive Technologies has launched its professional development courses specifically for the mining industry. Under the banner of MineAdvantage™, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations across the globe. The courses are designed to
Energy Fuels Appoints Ross Bhappu as President
August 1, 2025
Energy Fuels has appointed Ross Bhappu as president. Mark Chalmers, who is currently the president and chief executive officer and a director of the company, will continue in his role as CEO and director. “We are delighted to welcome Ross
DOE Appoints Inaugural CEO to Lead Energy Security and Innovation Foundation
August 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has appointed Rick Stockburger as the inaugural chief executive officer of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI), the department’s first-ever independent agency-related foundation. Established to support DOE’s mission, FESI will help accelerate
Northern Dynasty Files Motion for Summary Judgement in Federal District Court in Alaska
July 31, 2025
Northern Dynasty Minerals and its 100 percent owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) said, in the interest of ensuring timelines remain tight, they have filed a motion in Federal District Court in Alaska seeking a summary judgment briefing schedule
McEwen to Acquire Canadian Gold for $53 Million
July 31, 2025
McEwen and Canadian Gold Corp. have entered into a binding letter of intent where McEwen would acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Canadian Gold by way of plan of arrangement. If the proposed transaction is completed, Canadian
Hundreds of Mining Jobs at Bowen Coking Coal in Jeopardy After Administrators Appointed
July 31, 2025
Hundreds of mining jobs are in jeopardy after a coal miner struggled to pay back royalties and investors, resulting in the company appointing administrators. Bowen Coking Coal appointed McGrathNicol voluntary administrators on Tuesday after it failed to secure fresh capital
Endeavour, Two Other Gold Producers Sign on to Mali’s New Mining Code
July 31, 2025
Endeavour Mining and two other gold producers have agreed to migrate to Mali’s new mining code, government officials said. The code, which raises taxes and seeks to hand over big stakes in mining assets to the state, sparked bitter disputes
Ramaco’s Brook Mine Receives Five-Year Mining Permit, Wyoming
July 30, 2025
Ramaco Resources said the Brook Mine has received a second five-year mine permit approval from the Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The permit authorizes the company to continue to conduct coal mining and reclamation activities
Trump Exempts More than 100 Facilities from Biden Climate Rules
July 30, 2025
The Trump administration is exempting more than 100 chemical manufacturing plants, oil refineries, coal plants, medical device sterilizers, and other companies from Clean Air Act rules set by the Biden administration, recognizing that “overly restrictive environmental regulations undermine America’s energy
