Published: July 3, 2026 |

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The staff at Mining Connection will be out of the office today and back Monday, July 6. Daily news posts will start back up on Monday.

In the meantime, take some time to read about the history of mining and oil & gas markets.

MINING

America at 250: The Minerals That Built the Nation

OIL & GAS

How American Energy Helped Build 250 Years of Freedom and Opportunity