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DOI Revises Endangered Species Act Regulations to Strengthen Certainty and Reduce Burdens
December 15, 2025
The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed four rules to restore Endangered Species Act regulations to their proven 2019 and 2020 framework. The actions advance President Donald J. Trump’s directives to strengthen American energy independence,
Rio Tinto Produces First Copper Using Its Nuton® Technology at Johnson Camp Mine, Arizona
December 12, 2025
Rio Tinto has successfully produced the first copper from the Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona using its Nuton® Technology, marking a pivotal step forward in the development of this innovative copper processing technology. After more than 30 years of research
DOE Extends Deadline for $134 Funding Opp to Strengthen REE Supply Chains
December 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). Through this funding, DOE
Opportunities for Mining Industry’s Leading Safety Credential Available at MINEXCHANGE 2026
December 12, 2025
Opportunities to take the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) Review Course, CMSP Exam, or both are available from February 20-23, 2026 during the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. The CMSP Review Course is
Vale, Caterpillar, Sotreq to Expand Fleet of Autonomous Trucks in Northern System, in Pará, Brazil
December 12, 2025
Vale, Caterpillar, and Sotreq have signed an agreement to expand the fleet of autonomous haul trucks in iron ore operations in the Northern System, in the Carajás region, in Pará. The technology will be gradually expanded over the next five
Ramaco Resources to Acquire Coronado, Buchanan Mining Coal Reserves and Assets for $15 Million, Va.
December 11, 2025
Ramaco Resources entered into an agreement to purchase coal reserves and related real property interests from Coronado and Buchanan Mining Company for $15 million. The agreement includes the reserve area located partly in Russell, Buchanan, and Tazewell Counties, Virginia The
Pelican Energy Partners Acquires Hydraulic, Pneumatic Maker Hanna Cylinders
December 11, 2025
Pelican Energy Partners has acquired Hanna Cylinders. Headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Hanna is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders designed for high-performance industrial applications. Hanna will serve as a strategic platform within Pelican’s investment strategy that
DOI Releases Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals
December 11, 2025
The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, has published the final 2025 list of critical minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. “In 2017,
Harmony Gold Completes Acquisition of Australia-based Mac Copper in $1 Billion Deal
December 11, 2025
Harmony Gold Mining has completed the acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, the owner of the high-grade CSA Copper Mine in New South Wales, Australia. “Harmony is one of the world’s leading gold producers with a proud 75-year operating history and
EIA Modernizes Its Short-Term Energy Outlook Reports, More Integrated and Timely Forecasting System
December 10, 2025
Alongside publication of this month’s Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced plans to modernize its core short-term forecasting system. “EIA is decisively accelerating toward a more integrated and timely forecasting system that better reflects the evolving
