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United Coal’s Subsidiary Wellmore Energy to Lay Off 118 Miners in Southwest Virginia
October 30, 2025
Wellmore Energy Company, a metallurgical coal mining company, is again planning to lay off workers in Buchanan County. The company plans to lay off 118 workers across several locations, according to notices sent in early October to the state in
Emerson’s Upgraded Handheld Device Communicator Helps Personnel Deliver Faster, Certified Results
October 30, 2025
Emerson has redesigned its AMS Trex Device Communicator for easier, expanded and more intuitive use by field personnel. New hardware and software and increased security will make the newest version of the AMS Trex Device Communicator safer and more intuitive
Mali Revokes More than 90 Mining Exploration Permits for Non Compliance
October 30, 2025
Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected include local subsidiaries of Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold, and
American Resources Secures $33 Million to Accelerate REE Recovery from Coal Waste
October 29, 2025
American Resources Corporation has closed a $33 million common stock-only PIPE transaction with nameplate investors to accelerate the commercialization of its rare earth element (REE) recovery strategy from already-mined coal waste resources, positioning the company to unlock what is effectively
Kinterra Capital, Lionhead Secure $80 Million to Restart Pumpkin Hollow Copper Mine, Nevada
October 29, 2025
Kinterra Capital has completed a $80 million strategic equity financing led by Lionhead. Proceeds from the financing, completed in the second quarter of 2025, will be used to support the restart of the Pumpkin Hollow Underground Mine and to advance
American Battery Technology Completes NEPA Baseline Studies for Tonopah Flats Lithium Project
October 29, 2025
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has completed all of its required baseline studies and submitted all subsequent baseline reports to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, a major
Ximen Mining to Complete Final Requirements to Start Kenville Gold Mine in B.C., Canada
October 29, 2025
Ximen Mining released update on activities at its Kenville Gold Mine project near Nelson in southeastern BC. The company said its consultant engineer completed the design for a culvert and run off installation to construct a culvert across Fisherman Road
2025 Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Award Winners Named
October 29, 2025
The Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Awards for 2025 were announced during a presentation ceremony held at the Nevada Mining Association’s Safety Awards Dinner in South Lake Tahoe. The awards presented this year were: • AngloGold Ashanti, Sterling Mine in
Barrick Reaches Agreement to Sell Its Interest in Tongon Gold Mine for $305 Million
October 29, 2025
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement to sell its interests in the Tongon Gold Mine and certain of its exploration properties in Côte d’lvoire to the Atlantic Group for total consideration of up to $305 million. Founded 48 years ago
FERC Appoints McKenna Skeeters as Chief of Staff, James Dawson as General Counsel
October 29, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has appointed McKenna Skeeters as chief of staff and James Dawson as general counsel. “I am grateful to McKenna and James for their commitment to serve at FERC. Their expertise will be critical to carrying




















