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Energy Department Selects TVA and Holtec to Advance Deployment of U.S. Small Modular Reactors
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Holtec Government Services to support early deployments of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The project teams will receive up to $800
DOE Issues Emergency Order to Keep Unit 1 at Craig Station Operating, Colorado
January 5, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the winter months. The order directs Tri-State Generation and Transmission
Fatality in Roof Collapse at Coronado’s Mammoth Underground Coal Mine in Queensland, Australia
January 5, 2026
A coal miner who was trapped after the roof caved in at an underground site has died in central Queensland. Emergency services were called to reports of an industrial incident at Mammoth Underground Mine within Coronado’s Curragh complex shortly after
Rise Gold Appoints David Watkinson as President and CEO
January 5, 2026
Rise Gold has appointed David Watkinson as president and CEO of Rise Gold and its subsidiary, Rise Grass Valley. David Watkinson brings forty years of professional engineering experience in underground and open pit mine development and has held senior positions
Happy New Year!
December 30, 2025
As we reflect on this past year, we are grateful for all those who helped shape our business in the most significant way. This is an exciting industry to be a part of as this administration puts mining and oil
Standard Lithium, Equinor Draw $1 Billion Financial Interest for South West Arkansas Project
December 29, 2025
Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, released an update with respect to the project financing being pursued for the South West Arkansas Project (SWA Project). Smackover Lithium has received expressions of interest from three major Export
Weir to Acquire ESEL, Strengthening Manufacturing Capabilities and Accelerating Growth in Chile
December 29, 2025
Weir has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 50 percent share of its Chile-based joint venture ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada (ESEL) for $75 million. The acquisition will strengthen Weir’s direct market channels and manufacturing capabilities in South
Wishing You a Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2025
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus this week we are humbled by his sacrifices made throughout his journey. This week many in our industry will be taking the week off to enjoy much needed time with family and friends
Titan Mining Secures $15.8 Million from EXIM to Advance Its Kilbourne Graphite Project, New York
December 22, 2025
Titan Mining Corporation released positive results from its preliminary economic assessment for the Kilbourne Graphite Project and expanded strategic support from the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) under the Make More in America (MMIA) initiative. EXIM has
Epiroc Redefines Underground Mining Productivity with Launch of Its Minetruck MT33
December 22, 2025
Epiroc is redefining underground mining productivity with the launch of the Minetruck MT33 — a compact powerhouse delivering unmatched 33-tonne haulage performance in medium drifts. With enhanced safety, productivity, and operator comfort, the Minetruck MT33 brings the best features from
