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DOE Invests $175 Million to Modernize, Retrofit, and Extend Life of Coal Plants
March 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy
Ontario Invests in 68 New Mines of the Future to Bolster Self-Reliance
March 20, 2026
As part of its plan to build a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is boosting the critical minerals and mining sectors by supporting 68 early exploration projects through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP). This investment
Orla Mining to Begin Construction of South Railroad Gold Project, Nevada
March 20, 2026
Orla Mining released an update for its South Railroad Gold Project. This update presents the results of the optimized feasibility study (FS) and confirms the board of directors’ approval to begin spending for detailed engineering, procurement, and project execution. The
WVU Mine Rescue Team Earns Second Place at International Competition
March 20, 2026
Competing at the 2026 North American University Mine Rescue Competition held Feb. 16-21 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, WVU finished just behind overall champion Laurentian University Mine Rescue, with Colorado School of Mines placing third. Additional participating institutions included the University
Almonty Restarts Its Sangdong Tungsten Mine After 30 Years, South Korea
March 20, 2026
Almonty Industries has restarted the Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea after completing phase 1 commissioning. The return follows a 30-year hiatus. On Mar. 16, the company announced bringing the historic operation back online. Almonty will soon be processing approximately
Metal Energy Appoints Charlie Greig as CEO
March 20, 2026
Metal Energy has appointed geologist Charlie Greig as CEO in a management change that reflects a corporate strategy focused on creating value from BC’s Toodoggone Region. “I am excited to officially step into the role of CEO at Metal Energy,
Desert Minerals Awarded Permit to Advance Its Scotty Lithium Project, Nevada
March 19, 2026
Nevada’s lithium boom continued to ramp up this week, with one Nye County mine declaring that exploratory drilling would begin within the month. The announcement by Desert Minerals is yet another step toward the state’s mining future. It comes shortly
Burgundy Diamond Mines Secures $43.6 Million for Its Ekati Mine, Canada
March 19, 2026
Burgundy Diamond Mines said its wholly owned subsidiary, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, has secured an expansion of up to $43.6 million (C$60 million) to the previous $83.7 million (C$115 million loan) loan facility the company received through Canada’s Large Enterprise
Myriad Uranium to Sell Red Basin Uranium Project for $2.5 Million, New Mexico
March 19, 2026
Myriad Uranium has executed an asset purchase agreement between Myriad, Myriad Red Basin, and Subatomic Red Basin where Myriad will sell the entirety of the claims it holds comprising its Red Basin Uranium Project in New Mexico to Subatomic for
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame to Induct 28th Class of Honorees
March 19, 2026
The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its
