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How American Energy Helped Build 250 Years of Freedom and Opportunity
July 3, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a brave group of risk-takers believed that liberty was worth the cost and declared their future would rely not on the rule of a distant king but instead on the courage of free people.
Happy July 4th Weekend
July 3, 2026
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
Brookfield Partners with Nvidia, Kuwait Investment Authority for $100B AI Infrastructure Program
June 30, 2026
Brookfield has launched a $100 billion global AI Infrastructure program in partnership with NVIDIA and the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA). Brookfield will anchor the program with the Brookfield Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Fund (BAIIF), which launched with a target of $10
Tamboran Reaches FID on Its Shenandoah South Pilot Project, Australia
June 29, 2026
The Beetaloo joint venture (BJV) has made a final investment decision (FID) for the Shenandoah South Pilot Project, which is currently on track to commence first gas sales from mid-2026. The decision by the BJV to take FID follows the
Ship Struck in Hormuz as Oil Supertankers Turn Back Again
June 26, 2026
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The vessel sustained damage to its bridge southeast of Dahit, Oman, with no casualties or environmental impact reported.
Tidewater to Acquire Wilson’s Brazil Fleet for $500 Million
June 25, 2026
Tidewater has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações (WSUT) and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services at an enterprise value of approximately $500 million, including the assumption of WSUT’s existing
Hexagon to Acquire Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies Business for $1.45 Billion
June 4, 2026
Hexagon has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies, a leading provider of non-destructive testing solutions, from Baker Hughes for $1.45 billion. Waygate Technologies serves customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors globally, and brings with it
Baker Hughes Secures Strategic Gas Technology Order Supporting Argentina’s Gas Infrastructure
May 28, 2026
Baker Hughes said it has secured a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply three gas compression units for a major natural gas pipeline project in Argentina. “This award underscores our continued focus on supporting critical gas infrastructure
ExxonMobil, Halliburton Achieve World’s First Fully Closed-Loop Automated Well Placement
May 26, 2026
Halliburton, in collaboration with ExxonMobil, Sekal, Noble, and the Wells Alliance Guyana team, delivered a groundbreaking step forward in digital well construction to achieve the industry’s first fully automated geological well placement with complete rig automation in offshore Guyana. The
Canada-based Crown Point Acquires 95% Stake in Argentina Oil & Gas Concessions for $57.9 Million
May 21, 2026
Crown Point Energy has closed on the acquisition of interest in the El Tordillo, La Tapera, and Puesto Quiroga hydrocarbon exploitation concessions and certain related infrastructure. The company has now acquired an aggregate 95 percent interest in the Chubut Concessions.
