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West Red Lake Gold Mines Achieves Commercial Production at Madsen Gold Mine, Canada
January 21, 2026
West Red Lake Gold Mines has declared commercial production at its 100 percent owned Madsen Gold Mine, located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The Madsen Mine achieved commercial production as of January 1, 2026. The
Fervo Energy Raises $462 Million to Accelerate Geothermal Development, Utah
January 21, 2026
Fervo Energy has closed its oversubscribed $462 million series E funding round, led by new investor B Capital. This significant financing reflects strong market confidence in Fervo’s opportunity to make geothermal energy a cornerstone of the 24/7 carbon-free power future.
Federal Jury Finds in Favor of Drummond and Rejects False Accusations, Awards $256 Million
January 21, 2026
Drummond Company said that in a trial before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, the jury returned a verdict on all counts against attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates). The
W.Va. Coal Association President Chris Hamilton Appointed to National Coal Council
January 21, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has appointed Chris Hamilton, president and chief executive officer of the West Virginia Coal Association, to serve as a member of the National Coal Council (NCC). The National Coal Council is a federal advisory
Resolution Minerals Accelerates Development of Horse Heaven Mine, Stockpiles, Idaho
January 20, 2026
Resolution Minerals (RML) released an update as it advances its tungsten exploration and development activities at its Horse Heaven Gold-Antimony-Tungsten-Silver Project in Idaho. This advancement follows positive evaluation of historical data from the site, discussions with a prior operator of
Taseko Mines Completes Construction Activity at Florence Copper Project, Arizona
January 20, 2026
Taseko Mines released a progress update at its Florence Copper Project and production results for the Gibraltar Mine. Construction activity at Florence Copper is now complete and the focus has shifted to wellfield operations and commissioning of the SX/EW plant.
Canada Nickel’s Crawford Project Selected for One Project, One Process Framework, Canada
January 20, 2026
Canada Nickel Company said the Province of Ontario has formally named the Crawford Nickel Project as the second project to be advanced under the Province’s new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework. The 1P1P framework is designed to better coordinate
Metallurgical Coal Producers Association Appoints Scott Kreutzer as Chairman
January 20, 2026
The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) has appointed Scott Kreutzer, executive vice president for Western Operations at Ramaco Resources, as the new chairman of the MCPA board of directors. Kreutzer succeeds J.P. Richardson, vice president of operations for Metinvest/United Coal
Fortitude Gold Commences Operations at Scarlet South Mine, Nevada
January 19, 2026
Fortitude Gold said its Scarlet South Mine has commenced operations and has delivered its first shipment of mineralization to the company’s Isabella Pearl Gold processing facility. “We are excited to have commenced operations at Scarlet South marking another Fortitude Gold
Warrior Met Coal Mines Project Completes Federal Permitting, Alabama
January 19, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said the Warrior Met Coal Mines project is the latest mining project to complete federal permitting. Located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, the Warrior Met Coal Mines project supports access to metallurgical coal,
