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DOE Launches $134 Funding Opp to Strengthen REE Supply Chains
December 4, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). Through this funding, DOE
Heliostar Metals Appoints James Perry as Chairman
December 4, 2025
Heliostar Metals said James Perry has succeeded Jacques Vaillancourt as chairman. Vaillancourt has retired from the company. “I am excited to join Heliostar at this important inflection point. The company has built a strong foundation through disciplined operations and strategic
NOVAGOLD Advances its Donlin Gold Project with Key Permit Milestones, Alaska
December 3, 2025
NOVAGOLD released the final assay results from the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of what is anticipated to be America’s largest gold mine. Additionally, NOVAGOLD achieved two significant permitting milestones with the acceptance
Gerard Daniel Worldwide Acquires Durex Products
December 3, 2025
Gerard Daniel Worldwide (GDW) has acquired Durex Products, a respected manufacturer known for its high-quality screening products and exceptional service in the aggregate industry. This strategic move unites two industry leaders, expanding Gerard Daniel Worldwide’s family of companies and brands
Cornish Metals Releases Progress Update on Its South Crofty Tin Project, UK
December 3, 2025
Cornish Metals has released an update on the progress of activities at South Crofty Tin Project. “The work program at South Crofty has continued this year following the successful fundraise completed in Q1, and is progressing in line with our
Denison Signs Nuhenéné Benefit Agreement to Advance Wheeler River, Waterbury Lake Projects, Canada
December 2, 2025
Denison Mines and the Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office (YNLR) have signed the Nuhenéné benefit agreement. The agreement is a regional mutual benefits agreement between Denison and the Hatchet Lake Denesułiné First Nation, Black Lake Denesułiné First Nation, Fond
Coeur Mining to Acquire New Gold in $7 Billion Deal, Forging North American Precious Metals Producer
December 2, 2025
Coeur Mining and New Gold have entered into a definitive agreement where a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coeur will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of New Gold. In the aggregate, this implies a total equity value of approximately
DOE Issues $355 Million Funding Opp to Expand Domestic Production of Critical Minerals and Materials
December 2, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published two notices of funding opportunities for $355 million issued by DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) to expand domestic production of critical materials essential for advancing U.S. energy production, manufacturing, transportation, and national
EPA Proposes to Extend the Compliance Deadline for Certain Coal-Fired Facilities
December 2, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to extend the closure deadline for certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments operating under the alternative closure provisions. This proposal would defer the deadline from October 17, 2028, to October
Permitting Council Reaches Milestone with 50 Mining Projects Receiving Council Benefits
December 1, 2025
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said that 50 critical mineral and mining projects are now receiving the benefits of FAST-41 traditional and transparency coverage, with 49 projects added since the start of the Trump Administration. Added to FAST-41 in
