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House Passes Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 to Unleash American Mineral Resources
March 3, 2026
The the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). The bipartisan bill restores regulatory clarity and stability for mining projects by establishing a new category of mill
Sibanye-Stillwater Palladium Mine Could Benefit from New Tariffs on Russian Imports, Montana
March 3, 2026
Montana’s Sibanye-Stillwater Mine, the state’s only palladium mine, might see a positive impact following new federal tariffs on Russian imports. Senator Steve Daines recently toured the Stillwater Mining Complex, emphasizing the significance of this move for Montana jobs and national
IAMGOLD Completes Acquisition of Mines D’Or Orbec, Canada
March 3, 2026
IAMGOLD has completed the acquisition of Mines D’Or Orbec. “The acquisition of Orbec and the Muus Project provides additional potential in our IAMGOLD’s newly formed Nelligan Mining Complex, which is located in the Chibougamau-Chapais region of Quebec, and is now
Interior Secretary Burgum, Congressman Zinke Tour Lance College of Mines and Engineering Lab
March 3, 2026
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Montana Tech University in Butte, Montana, to tour the Lance College of Mines and Engineering advanced mineral labs, receive a briefing on the latest engineering technology
Mike Cinnamond to Succeed Clive Johnson as B2Gold’s President and CEO
March 3, 2026
B2Gold Corp. said Clive Johnson has decided to retire from his role as president, chief executive officer, and director of the company. The board of directors has named Mike Cinnamond, senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer to succeed
Permitting Council Completes Federal Permitting for Albermarle’s Silver Peak Lithium Mine, Nevada
March 2, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has completed federal permitting for the Silver Peak Lithium Mine. Posted to the FAST-41 transparency dashboard in response to executive order 14241, the mining project is the only operational domestic production of
Permitting Council Completes Federal Permitting for American Colloid’s Becky’s Mine Project
March 2, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has completeed federal permitting for the Becky’s Mine Modification project. The Bridger, Montana-based project will mine for bentonite, a versatile resource essential to American industries ranging from agriculture and construction to animal
Department of Interior Opens 2.1 Million Acres in Alaska’s Dalton Corridor
March 2, 2026
The Department of the Interior is set to issue public land order No. 7966 in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor, opening approximately 2.1 million acres of public land to location and entry under the public land and mining laws. This marks
Fortune Minerals Completes Acquisition of Alberta Refinery Site, Canada
March 2, 2026
Fortune Minerals has closed the $2.8 million (C$3.8 million) loan with Prosper NWT, a public agency of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Fortune has also completed the acquisition of the Lamont County, Alberta site and facilities that were previously
NioCorp Launches Construction of Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project Mine Portal, Nebraska
February 27, 2026
NioCorp Developments said construction of the main access to the underground portion of the company’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska has now begun. With detailed engineering well underway and construction equipment mobilized to the project site near
