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Metinvest Approves Energy Management Policy and Targets for United Mining
March 4, 2026
Metinvest Group’s United Mining and Processing Plant (United Coal) has approved a new version of its energy management policy and targets for 2026. The document aims to systematically improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption by the Northern, Central, and
New Study Underscores Coal’s Importance to Electric Affordability
March 4, 2026
A new study by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) estimates the costs of replacing coal plants with renewable power sources. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Americans are concerned about rising electricity prices, and this new
India and Canada Sign Landmark Nuclear Agreement
March 4, 2026
India and Canada on Monday sealed key pacts on supplies of uranium and critical minerals and vowed to soon conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalizing a new framework
House Passes Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 to Unleash American Mineral Resources
March 3, 2026
The the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). The bipartisan bill restores regulatory clarity and stability for mining projects by establishing a new category of mill
Sibanye-Stillwater Palladium Mine Could Benefit from New Tariffs on Russian Imports, Montana
March 3, 2026
Montana’s Sibanye-Stillwater Mine, the state’s only palladium mine, might see a positive impact following new federal tariffs on Russian imports. Senator Steve Daines recently toured the Stillwater Mining Complex, emphasizing the significance of this move for Montana jobs and national
IAMGOLD Completes Acquisition of Mines D’Or Orbec, Canada
March 3, 2026
IAMGOLD has completed the acquisition of Mines D’Or Orbec. “The acquisition of Orbec and the Muus Project provides additional potential in our IAMGOLD’s newly formed Nelligan Mining Complex, which is located in the Chibougamau-Chapais region of Quebec, and is now
Interior Secretary Burgum, Congressman Zinke Tour Lance College of Mines and Engineering Lab
March 3, 2026
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Montana Tech University in Butte, Montana, to tour the Lance College of Mines and Engineering advanced mineral labs, receive a briefing on the latest engineering technology
Mike Cinnamond to Succeed Clive Johnson as B2Gold’s President and CEO
March 3, 2026
B2Gold Corp. said Clive Johnson has decided to retire from his role as president, chief executive officer, and director of the company. The board of directors has named Mike Cinnamond, senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer to succeed
Permitting Council Completes Federal Permitting for Albermarle’s Silver Peak Lithium Mine, Nevada
March 2, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has completed federal permitting for the Silver Peak Lithium Mine. Posted to the FAST-41 transparency dashboard in response to executive order 14241, the mining project is the only operational domestic production of
Permitting Council Completes Federal Permitting for American Colloid’s Becky’s Mine Project
March 2, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has completeed federal permitting for the Becky’s Mine Modification project. The Bridger, Montana-based project will mine for bentonite, a versatile resource essential to American industries ranging from agriculture and construction to animal
