NEWS — Click on text to read news by category: General | Product | People | Worldwide
U.S. Transfers Acreage Near Proposed Mining Road to Alaska Native Group
July 18, 2025
The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) in a remote part of Northwest Alaska to a native corporation, putting more land near a proposed mining road under local control. The move is aligned with President Donald Trump’s pledge to
EPA Releases Next Set of Actions on Coal Ash Program, Extends Compliance Deadlines
July 18, 2025
As part of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to prioritize timely action on coal ash, the agency is issuing a direct final rule and companion proposal that will extend the compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual (CCR) management unit
Trump Unveils $90 Billion in AI and Energy Deals at Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit
July 17, 2025
At the first Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, President Donald Trump announced more than $90 billion in private sector investments aimed at transforming the state into a major hub for artificial intelligence, energy, and technology infrastructure. The initiative includes major
Trump Administration Hints at a Lifeline for Alaska’s Pebble Mine Project
July 17, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a rare step under former President Joe Biden to block development of the Pebble Mine — Alaska’s largest known copper and gold deposit, which for years has fueled controversy over its potential impacts on
Montana Follows Wyoming in Push to End Biden-Era Coal Lease Rules
July 17, 2025
While efforts are moving forward to reverse part of a Biden administration rule that would end mining coal in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin by 2041, Montana faces a similar fight. Montana’s entire congressional delegation has introduced legislation to overturn a
DOI Finalizes Major Alaskan Land Transfer to NANA Regional Corporation
July 17, 2025
The Department of the Interior has conveyed nearly 28,000 acres of land to NANA Regional Corporation, under Section 12(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, or ANCSA, bringing the total conveyed to NANA to more than 713,000 acres. This
Burgundy Diamond Mines Temporarily Idles Its Ekati Mine, Canada
July 17, 2025
Burgundy Diamond Mines said it’s laid off several hundred employees and contractors and has temporarily stopped open pit mining at Point Lake — one of its two active operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine. In an emailed statement to CBC
Video: Ramaco Resources CEO Randall Atkins Talks About Its New Rare Earth Mine in Wyoming
July 16, 2025
Ramaco Resources founder, chairman, and CEO Randall Atkins joins CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to discuss its new rare earth mine. The Brook Mine is the first new rare earth mine in America in 70 years and first new coal mine
MP Materials, Apple Enter $500 Million Partnership to Produce Recycled Rare Earth Magnets
July 16, 2025
MP Materials entered into a definitive, long-term agreement to supply Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the United States from 100 percent recycled materials. Under the agreement, MP Materials will supply Apple with magnets produced at its Fort Worth,
Live Stream 7/15: Trump and Sen. McCormick Team Up to Promote Energy Investments in Pennsylvania
July 15, 2025
President Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania will jointly announce roughly $70 billion of energy investments in the state Tuesday, July 15 as the president travels to Pittsburgh for a conference with dozens of top executives to promote
