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Fatality at Nyrstar East Tennessee Young Zinc Mine
July 15, 2025
A mine employee is dead after an underground incident was reported early Saturday morning in Tennessee’s Jefferson County. An investigation is ongoing, and the company is cooperating with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, a spokesperson said. At around 4:30
Rio Tinto Appoints Simon Trott as Chief Executive
July 15, 2025
The board of Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott to succeed Jakob Stausholm as chief executive on August 25, 2025. “Simon is an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of mining and a track record of delivering operational excellence and
Energy Secretary Says Ramaco’s Rare Earth Elements Mine Will Help With Energy Independence
July 14, 2025
United States energy secretary Chris Wright joined Wyoming’s top officials on Friday, for what they called a historic day for rare earth mineral exploration. Ramaco Resources has opened the first rare earth mine in the country in 70 years in
Pentagon Becomes Largest Shareholder in Rare Earth Mining Company MP Materials
July 14, 2025
MP Materials said on Thursday that the Department of Defense is set to become the largest shareholder in the rare earth mining company after finalizing an agreement to purchase $400 million of the company’s preferred stock. In a Thursday press
BLM Proposes Coal Exploration Project in Utah’s Muddy Creek Canyon Area, First Since 2019
July 14, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting public input on a proposed coal exploration project in Utah’s Muddy Creek Canyon area as part of a larger federal effort to re-invigorate the coal industry and advance American energy independence. Canyon Fuel
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Represents Sweeping Overhaul of U.S. Energy Policy
July 14, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act represents a sweeping overhaul of U.S. energy policy, aimed at reshaping the federal government’s role in energy markets and reversing key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. With a clear emphasis on fossil fuel
BLM’s Second Quarter Energy Sales Bring in $13.5 Million in Revenue
July 14, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management generated $13.5 million in total receipts from energy sales held in the second quarter of 2025 — in line with policies championed under the Trump administration. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic
Blue Lagoon Resources Prepares to Reopen Dome Mountain Gold Mine, Canada
July 11, 2025
Blue Lagoon Resources released a corporate update highlighting significant progress at its Dome Mountain Gold Mine as it prepares to enter production in a strong gold market. “We are fully funded, fully permitted, and now entering the final stages of
MP Materials Enters Partnership with Dept. of Defense to Accelerate Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain
July 11, 2025
MP Materials has entered into a transformational public-private partnership with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to dramatically accelerate the build-out of an end-to-end U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce foreign dependency. With a multibillion-dollar package of
Ivanhoe’s PFS Defines High-Quality Mining Operation for Santa Cruz Copper Project, Arizona
July 11, 2025
Ivanhoe Electric has completed the preliminary feasibility study for the company’s Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona. The Santa Cruz Copper Project is poised to become one of the nation’s next major domestic producers of refined copper. The highly engineered
