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New Senate Bill Seeks to Boost Domestic Rare Earth Production, Wean Off Chinese Imports
July 16, 2019
U.S. Senator Maro Rubio (R-Fla.) recently introduced a bill that aims to break off the country’s reliance on importing rare earth minerals from China. Rare-earth elements, such as cobalt and lithium, are needed to produce critical components within many key
Developer of Autonomous Robot Systems Exyn Technologies Raises $16 Million
July 16, 2019
Exyn Technologies, a developer of autonomous robot systems, announced that it has raised $16 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Centricus, with Yamaha Motors Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Corecam Family Office, and Red and Blue Ventures newly participating,
U.S. Seeks New Sources of Rare Earth Minerals
July 16, 2019
The rare earth mining industry in the United States — including the Appalachian coal industry — could get a shot in the arm from the U.S. government’s interest in establishing a domestic production supply chain to ease its dependence on
NMA President and CEO Hal Quinn Testifies on Federal Coal Leasing Program
July 16, 2019
Hal Quinn, National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO, will today testify on the importance of the federal coal leasing program — a program that provides hundreds of millions of dollars of federal, state and local revenue per year, while
MSHA Extends Comment Period for RFI on Coal Dust Rule Study to 2022
July 16, 2019
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is extending to July 2022 the deadline for comment on a Request for Information concerning a retrospective study of the agency’s respirable coal mine dust rule. MSHA announced the extension in the July 3
UMWA’s Arnold Miller Honored with Bridge Dedication in W. Va.
July 16, 2019
A man who was instrumental in working to pass black lung legislation and standing up for miners’ rights in general was honored Friday. The bridge is named in honor of Arnold Miller who was the president of the United Mine
BLM to Hold Public Hearing for New Elk Coal Mine Lease Application, Colorado
July 15, 2019
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is set to host a public hearing at 6 p.m. July 24 to allow input on a draft environmental assessment delving into a proposed lease application that would expand the New Elk Coal Mine.
Komatsu Mining Releases Designs for Its New Milwaukee Headquarters
July 15, 2019
A proposal for Tokyo-based industrial conglomerate Komatsu to relocate its mining division from suburban West Milwaukee to the Harbor District is moving forward. The City Plan Commission will review design plans next week for a three-story, 176,000-square-foot office building, training
MSHA Starts Phase Two of Its ‘One MSHA’ Initiative
July 15, 2019
Soon after his confirmation, David Zatezalo, the Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), began laying out his vision for MSHA under his leadership. A key aspect of his vision is ‘One MSHA,’ a mission to eliminate
Virginia’s Mineral Mining Industry Receives Recognition for Safety Record and Reclamation
July 15, 2019
Virginia’s mineral mining industry is receiving recognition for a terrific safety record and for outstanding reclamation of mined land during 2018. Miners recorded over four million hours of work without lost time accidents. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and
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