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B.C.‘s UNDRIP Law Big Step, But Not Necessarily Big Change for Mining
January 23, 2020
B.C.’s new law on living up to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a big development, but it shouldn’t change much about how mining exploration happens in the province. The legislation writes into law the requirement
Lisbon Valley Copper Mine Submits Expansion Plan Using In-situ Mining Process, Utah
January 22, 2020
Utah’s second largest copper mine after Kennecott is seeking permits for an experimental method of extraction involving pumping diluted sulfuric acid underground that could potentially extend the mine’s life for another 26 years. The plan has raised red flags for
CONSOL Energy Invests in Coal-to-Products Space, Acquires 25% Interest in CFOAM
January 22, 2020
CONSOL Energy has made an initial investment in the coal-to-products space by acquiring a 25 percent equity interest in CFOAM Corp. CFOAM is a newly-formed US-based holding company and has manufacturing facilities in Triadelphia, West Virginia. CFOAM owns the remaining
Trump Administration Set to Rewrite NEPA Rules to Ease Project Approval Process
January 22, 2020
President Donald J. Trump on January 9 rolled out new rules to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA) at a White House media event. The proposed rules were published in the Federal Register the next day. The
NioCorp Secures Additional Agreements with Landowners for Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project
January 22, 2020
NioCorp Developments Ltd. has secured legal agreements with several additional southeastern Nebraska landowners to extend the company’s option to purchase land parcels planned for use as part of its proposed Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project. The extension agreements, which cover
Newmont Refreshes Brand as they Begin 100th Year of Operation
January 22, 2020
Newmont Corporation has refreshed its brand, name, and logo to reflect its strong and stable foundation following two historic transactions in 2019. The company’s refreshed brand is being unveiled as Newmont enters its centenary year in May of 2020 and
American Resources Releases Mining Reclamation and Environmental Plans
January 22, 2020
American Resources Corporation has released an update on its environmental reclamation of non-core mining properties. The company’s environmental focus is to continuously evaluate its mining permits and identify those properties that are at or below their proprietary (economic and environmental)
Georgia Power Seeks Proposals on Re-use of Coal Ash
January 21, 2020
Georgia Power today announced it is requesting proposals for the beneficial reuse of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state. While Georgia Power already recycles more than 75 percent of the dry coal ash
Illinois Approves First of Three Coal Mine Permits for Williamson Energy’s Pond Creek Mine
January 21, 2020
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources approved the first of three permits for a coal company’s plan to discharge waste water from a mine into the Big Muddy River. If approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Williamson Energy LLC’s
Thermal Coal Prices Set for Recovery This Year as Oversupply Tightens
January 21, 2020
Thermal coal prices are expected to recover this year after losing around a third of their value last year as demand from some south-east Asian countries grows and oversupply tightens due to financing constraints for new capacity. Investors widely anticipate
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