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Kentucky AG, LG&E Agree to Keep Coal Plant Operating, Add Two Gas-fired Plants
August 4, 2025
Kentucky’s attorney general and largest electric utility provider agreed to a proposed settlement in a case before state regulators, which would scrap plans for a battery storage facility and instead extend the life of its coal-fired power plant in Louisville.
Chile Rescuers Find Body of Last Trapped Miner at Codelco’s El Teniente Mine, Five Confirmed Dead
August 4, 2025
The bodies of all five miners trapped in a collapsed shaft in the world’s biggest underground copper mine for three days have been found and identified, an official said Sunday. Aquiles Cubillos, the lead prosecutor in Chile’s O’Higgins region, said
BLM Approves Lease Renewals for Doe Run Mines
August 1, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management approved 36 lease renewals for the continued operation of five active mines within the Mark Twain National Forest in southeastern Missouri. The mines, operated by the Doe Run Resources Corporation, produce lead, zinc, and copper
U.S. Unveils Details for 50% Copper Tariff
August 1, 2025
The U.S. will install a 50 percent tariff on copper imports starting August 1, according to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The duty will apply to all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper
Helion Begins Construction on Orion Nuclear Fusion Power Plant, Washington
August 1, 2025
Washington-based fusion energy company Helion Energy has commenced construction on Orion, nation’s first commercial nuclear fusion power plant, cementing the state’s status as a clean energy innovation hub. The facility will be located in Chelan County, Washington. The site was
Immersive Technologies Launches Professional Development Course, MineAdvantage™
August 1, 2025
Immersive Technologies has launched its professional development courses specifically for the mining industry. Under the banner of MineAdvantage™, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations across the globe. The courses are designed to
Energy Fuels Appoints Ross Bhappu as President
August 1, 2025
Energy Fuels has appointed Ross Bhappu as president. Mark Chalmers, who is currently the president and chief executive officer and a director of the company, will continue in his role as CEO and director. “We are delighted to welcome Ross
DOE Appoints Inaugural CEO to Lead Energy Security and Innovation Foundation
August 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has appointed Rick Stockburger as the inaugural chief executive officer of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI), the department’s first-ever independent agency-related foundation. Established to support DOE’s mission, FESI will help accelerate
Northern Dynasty Files Motion for Summary Judgement in Federal District Court in Alaska
July 31, 2025
Northern Dynasty Minerals and its 100 percent owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) said, in the interest of ensuring timelines remain tight, they have filed a motion in Federal District Court in Alaska seeking a summary judgment briefing schedule
McEwen to Acquire Canadian Gold for $53 Million
July 31, 2025
McEwen and Canadian Gold Corp. have entered into a binding letter of intent where McEwen would acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Canadian Gold by way of plan of arrangement. If the proposed transaction is completed, Canadian
