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August 15: BLM to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Coal Leasing in Big Horn County, Montana
August 15, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public hearing on a proposal that would allow new coal leasing at the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana. If approved, the plan would make about 180 million tons of
August 16-23: King Coal Show Marks 70 Years of Celebrating Mining Heritage
August 15, 2025
Continuing a tradition that started in 1953, the King Coal Show will bring people from the area to celebrate Southwestern Pennsylvania’s coal mining history. This is the 70th year for the annual festival, which runs from August 16-23. “Our area
Hecla Holds Tour with Locals for Its Libby Exploration Project, Montana
August 14, 2025
The Hecla Mining Company wants to know how much copper and silver ore exists at an old mining site 20 miles south of the town of Libby. The Libby Exploration Project, formerly referred to as the Montanore Mine, would explore
Department of Energy Kicks Off Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program to Move Technologies Towards Deployment
August 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially kicked off President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The DOE will initially work with 11 advanced reactor projects to move their technologies towards deployment. DOE will work with industry on these 11
SME Taps Melissa Russell as Incoming Executive Director, CEO to Guide Next Era of Growth, Innovation
August 13, 2025
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) said Melissa Russell will become its next executive director and CEO. She will begin transitioning into the role over the coming months as Dave Kanagy, CAE, prepares to retire after 21 years
Equinox Gold’s Castle Mountain Accepted into FAST-41 Permitting Program, California
August 12, 2025
Equinox Gold said its Castle Mountain Mine phase two project in California has been accepted into the United States Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41 program. FAST-41 is a federal permitting framework designed to streamline environmental reviews, improve interagency coordination,
Centerra Gold Advancing Goldfield Project After Positive Technical Study, Nevada
August 12, 2025
Centerra Gold has completed a technical study of its Goldfield Project in Nevada, which confirms attractive economics for the project. Centerra is proceeding with the project and will immediately commence detailed engineering and early procurement activities for construction. “We are
MSHA Taking Applications for $10 Million in Grants for Mine Safety Training
August 12, 2025
Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2025 State Grants Program to fund
Trump Admin Boosts Energy Production with Aggressive Agenda Reversing Biden War on Coal
August 12, 2025
The Trump administration is seeking to boost coal production in the United States with a series of moves it says stand in stark contrast with the record of the Biden administration. Earlier this week, the Trump administration approved a permit
Equinox Gold to Sell Nevada Assets to Minera Alamos for $115 Million
August 11, 2025
Equinox Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 100 percent interest in the Pan Mine, Gold Rock Project, and Illipah Project located in Nevada to Minera Alamos for $115 million. “The sale of our non-core Nevada assets
