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Westwater’s Coosa Graphite Deposit Project Gains FAST-41 Status, Alabama
April 24, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said Westwater Resources’ Coosa Graphite Deposit Project is the latest mining project gain FAST-41 coverage. “I am happy to welcome the Coosa Graphite Deposit project as the 55th mining project in the
U.S. Forest Service Releases Final EIS, Draft Record of Decision for South32’s Hermosa Mine, Arizona
April 24, 2026
A critical minerals mine under construction in the Patagonia Mountains would be allowed to expand onto Coronado National Forest land, under a draft record of decision released by the U.S. Forest Service. Australian mining giant South32 is seeking permission to
Hecla Mining’s Polaris Exploration Project Completes Federal Permitting, Nevada
April 24, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said Hecla Mining’s Polaris Exploration Project is the latest FAST-41 mining project to complete federal permitting. “Congratulations to the U.S. Forest Service and the team at Hecla Mining Company for making Polaris
EnergyX Commissions First-of-its-kind Direct Lithium Extraction Plant, Texas
April 24, 2026
Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX) has successfully commissioning of a first-of-its-kind, U.S.-based lithium production facility at Project Lonestar™, marking a major milestone toward commercial-scale domestic lithium production. The Lonestar™ demonstration plant, using industrial-grade equipment, is operational and will be producing approximately
Ramaco Resources Undergoes Strategic Internal Corporate Reorganization, Defines Four Divisions
April 24, 2026
Ramaco Resources said it is undergoing a strategic internal corporate reorganization. Following the reorganization, the company expects its business activities to be organized into four principal operating divisions: metallurgical coal production and sales operations, rare earth and critical mineral development
Albemarle Initiates Environmental Review for Chile’s First Direct Lithium Extraction Project
April 24, 2026
Albemarle Corporation has submitted the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Transition to Direct Lithium Extraction (TED) Project, an initiative aimed at advancing efficient and sustainable lithium production in the Salar de Atacama in Chile. Using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology,
Fenner Conveyors Launches Its New Line of Recycled‑content Conveyor Belts, INFINITY SERIES
April 24, 2026
Fenner Conveyors has launched the INFINITY SERIES, Fenner’s new line of recycled‑content conveyor belts designed to deliver reliable performance while reducing environmental impact. The INFINITY SERIES was first unveiled at its K‑MIX Material Innovation Hub Open Day, where customers, partners,
Fidelity Minerals Appoints Ryan Batros as CEO
April 24, 2026
Fidelity Minerals has appointed Ryan Batros as chief executive officer. Ian Graham has resigned as interim CEO and will remain as an independent member of the board. Ryan Batros has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services
Ur-Energy Commences Operations at Its Shirley Basin ISR Project, Wyoming
April 23, 2026
Ur-Energy has started uranium mining operations at its Shirley Basin Project in Wyoming. “Launching initial operations marks a pivotal achievement in Ur-Energy’s growth strategy and plan to expand U.S. uranium production capacity. Two years ago, we committed to building out
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro to Keep Two Coal-fired Power Plants Open Through 2032
April 23, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced he was moving to extend the lives of two Western Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants for four more years. The decision means that Keystone Generating Station in Armstrong and Indiana counties, and Conemaugh Generating Station in Indiana
