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UTEP Appoints George Luxbacher to Spearhead Relaunch of Mining Engineering Program
February 24, 2026
The University of Texas at El Paso has appointed George Luxbacher, Ph.D., to spearhead the relaunch of its Mining Engineering program. Luxbacher, whose career spans more than five decades in mining research, industry leadership, and federal government service, officially joins
EPA Repeals Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
February 23, 2026
While at Mills Creek Power Plant in Kentucky, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the finalization of a deregulatory action to ensure affordable, dependable energy for American families and restore American energy dominance. In this final action, EPA repealed the
Altius Minerals to Acquire Lithium Royalty Corp. for $380 Million
February 23, 2026
Altius Minerals and Lithium Royalty Corp. (LRC) have entered into a definitive agreement where Altius will acquire all of the issued common shares and convertible common shares of LRC for total consideration of approximately $379.7 million (C$520 million). “We believe
Montana Gov. Gianforte Releases Statement on EPA Reversal of Biden-Era Anti-Coal Rule
February 23, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte released the following statement praising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) repeal of the Biden Administration’s 2024 amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants. “During the Biden administration, the EPA weaponized its rulemaking
America’s Power Releases Statement on EPA’s Repeal of 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule
February 23, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed the agency’s 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule. The 2024 rule modified an earlier 2012 rule. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Repealing
Robex Resources Pours First Gold at Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa
February 23, 2026
West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources has poured first gold on schedule and within budget at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa. “This is a major milestone for Robex, and every member of our team should
Pilot Crushtec Empowers Small Sand Producers with Ready to Run Fit-for-Purpose Modular Plants
February 23, 2026
Small scale sand producers now have a cost effective, reliable and integrated solution to their production needs, taking the guesswork and risk out of daily operations. Pilot Crushtec has invested its decades of design and engineering experience into a range
Barrick Appoints Helen Cai as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 23, 2026
Barrick Mining has appointed Helen Cai as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer. Cai will become chief financial officer on March 1, 2026, following the departure of Graham Shuttleworth, who will be leaving Barrick. “I would like to
Komatsu North America to Acquire SRC of Lexington
February 20, 2026
Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. The deal is scheduled to close by the
Spartan Metals Acquires Past Producing Yellow Jacket Tungsten Mine, Nevada
February 20, 2026
Spartan Metals said its recently staked land expansion of the Tungstonia Claim block at its 100 percent owned Eagle Project in eastern Nevada, includes the acquisition of the past producing Yellow Jacket Tungsten Mine. The Yellow Jacket Tungsten Mine is
