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Regulators Approve Changes to Maine Mining Laws, Paves Way for Small-Scale Lithium Mining
May 17, 2024
State regulators unanimously approved final changes to Maine’s mining law on Thursday morning that will pave the way for a small-scale spodumene mining operation in the western Maine town of Newry. Spodumene is a mineral that contains lithium, a highly
Glencore Publishes Its 2023 Sustainability Report
May 17, 2024
Glencore said it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report. As in previous years, this year’s sustainability report covers the material sustainability-related topics that are not covered in detail in their other publications. In addition to providing an overview of the
FERC Takes on Long-Term Planning with Historic Transmission Rule
May 16, 2024
FERC acted to ensure the transmission grid can meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity with a new rule that outlines how to plan and pay for facilities that regions of the country will need to keep the lights
Biden Raises Tariffs on $18 Billion of Chinese Imports: EVs, Solar Panels, Batteries and More
May 16, 2024
The Biden administration announced stiff new tariff rates Tuesday on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The White House said the tariff hikes were necessary to protect American industries from unfair competition. Starting this year, President Joe Biden will quadruple
May 20-24: MSHA to Hold Its Second Annual ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’
May 16, 2024
Mine Safety and Health Administration will hold its second annual ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ on May 22, as part of a national campaign to encourage the nation’s mining community to take steps to prevent fatalities and injuries. MSHA encourages
Indigenous Group to Take Fight Against Resolution Copper Mine in Arizona to Supreme Court
May 16, 2024
A Native American group said on Tuesday it will take its fight against Rio Tinto’s proposed Arizona copper mine to the U.S. Supreme Court, after a federal appeals court refused to reconsider whether the U.S. government may have improperly transferred
NMA Releases Statement on Tariff Increases on an Array of Chinese Imports
May 16, 2024
The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following comments from Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO, on Biden’s administration concerning tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports: “From minerals to batteries, China already has a decades long global start,
Barrick’s Sustainability Strategy Delivers Real Value to Stakeholders
May 16, 2024
Almost $12 billion of economic value generated by Barrick’s mines last year remained in the countries in which it operates, according to the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report. Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow says real, tangible sustainability can only
Resolution Copper, Arizona Community Working Group Sign Landmark Good Neighbor Agreement
May 15, 2024
Representatives from Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP, and communities and organizations around Superior, Arizona, signed a novel agreement, a Good Neighbor Agreement. The agreement is forging a commitment for a two-way dialogue that will provide
Golden Minerals to Sell Its Velardeña Assets for $5.5 Million, Mexico
May 15, 2024
Golden Minerals Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the primary assets comprising of its Velardeña Properties, located in Durango State, Mexico. Two of Golden Minerals’ Mexico subsidiaries, Minera William and Minera Labri, entered into certain asset purchase
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