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CONSOL Innovations Produces New Coal-Infused Decking Material, W.Va.
December 10, 2025
A composite decking product made from coal waste and plastic is being created in Ohio County, West Virginia. CONSOL Innovations, located on the Touchstone Campus, has even used it on some local projects. But the product is so new it
Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve Merger, to Form Anglo Teck Group
December 10, 2025
Anglo American and Teck Resources shareholder vote at the special meeting where the proposed merger of equals with Anglo American was approved. “We are extremely pleased to have received such strong support both from shareholders and stakeholders alike. Today marks
Teck’s Formula 1-style Control Room Shows What Modern Mining Looks Like, Chile
December 10, 2025
Rohitesh Dhawan, president and chief executive officer of the International Council on Mining and Metals, was in Chile recently and shared a look at a very different kind of mine site, one defined by data, automation, and real-time decision-making rather
BHP and Rio Tinto Welcome First Caterpillar Battery-electric Haul Trucks to the Pilbara, Australia
December 10, 2025
Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the
Ivanhoe Mines Makes Key Management and Board Appointments
December 10, 2025
Ivanhoe Mines has made key management and board appointments. • Mark Farren, chief operating officer, will transition from his executive role to become strategic advisor to the board • Tom van den Berg appointed as chief operating officer •
Sandvik Invests $61.5 Million in New Mining Equipment MRO Center in Ontario, Canada
December 9, 2025
Sandvik held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility in Greater Sudbury, Canada, marking a significant investment in the future of its Canadian operations. Sandvik is investing $61.5 million (CAD$85 million) in the project, supported by up to $2.9
Pebble Mine, Halted by EPA Order, Gets Support from National Development Groups
December 8, 2025
Developers’ efforts to overturn the cancellation of a vast gold and copper mine planned for southwest Alaska are getting a boost from national mining and pro-business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. On Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, the
House Natural Resources Committee Passes SPEED Act
December 8, 2025
The House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, by a vote of 25-18. The legislation would amend the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to streamline environmental permitting for infrastructure projects.
D.C. Coal Club Honors Chairman Capito with Lifetime Achievement Award
December 8, 2025
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, accepted the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington, D.C. Coal Club. This award honors the chairman’s lifetime achievements and dedication to
Rare Element Resources Completes Construction for Processing, Separation Demonstration Plant, Wyo.
December 5, 2025
Construction of a $60 million state-of-the-art rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant is complete in Upton, making Wyoming an up-and-coming contender with China for processing and separating rare earths. Processing and separating the rare earths, which will come from
