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FERC Approves MISO’s Fast-Track Plan to Address Urgent Grid Reliability Needs
July 29, 2025
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) proposal — a short-term measure aimed at quickly connecting critical new power resources to the grid amid rapid load growth and
Meryllion Resources Appoints Seasoned Geologist Mark Pryor as Technical Advisor of U.S. Exploration
July 29, 2025
Meryllion Resources has appointed Mark Pryor as the company’s technical advisor of U.S. Exploration. “We are delighted to have a person of the caliber of Mark join the company as technical advisor of U.S. Exploration. Mark is a highly experienced
Mali Refuses to Release Barrick Mining’s Four Detained Employees
July 29, 2025
A Malian court has rejected an appeal for the conditional release of four Barrick Mining employees. The employees have remained in custody since November 2024. They face allegations of money laundering, terrorism financing, tax violations, and other regulatory offenses. Barrick
Morien Resources Receives Notice from Kameron to Explore Sale of Donkin Coal Mine, Canada
July 28, 2025
Morien Resources said it has received notice from Kameron Collieries, owner and operator of the Donkin Coal Mine in Nova Scotia, of Kameron’s intent to explore a sale of its 100 percent ownership in the Donkin Coal Mine. Under the
Three Miners Rescued at Newmont’s Red Chris Mine After Being Trapped Underground, Canada
July 28, 2025
Newmont said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke, and Jesse Chubaty, three Hy-Tech Drilling workers at the Red Chris Mine project, were safely brought to surface following a fall of ground incident. On the morning of July 22, two fall of ground
First Energy Pledges $15 Million in Expansion Projects at Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit
July 28, 2025
FirstEnergy board chair, president, and CEO Brian Tierney addressed government officials, global investors, and leaders in energy, technology, labor and trade during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, hosted by Senator David McCormick. Tierney
MSHA Debuts Compliance Assistance in Safety and Health Program
July 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) created several programs designed to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve their compliance with federal labor laws. The self-audit programs, which include new and updated offerings, aim to enhance worker
Capito, Warner Reintroduce Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
July 28, 2025
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently reintroduced the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, legislation to create a tax credit that will incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
AngloGold Ashanti to Acquire Augusta Gold for $111 Million to Further Consolidate Nevada District
July 25, 2025
AngloGold Ashanti has entered into a definitive agreement with Augusta Gold to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Augusta Gold in a deal valued at $111 million. The transaction allows AngloGold Ashanti to further consolidate its
Hudbay Signs Historic Exploration Agreement with Mosakahiken Cree Nation for Talbot Deposit, Canada
July 25, 2025
Hudbay Minerals said it has signed agreement with the Mosakahiken Cree Nation (MCN) on exploration activities in their traditional and ancestral territory, including at Hudbay’s Talbot deposit south of Snow Lake, Manitoba. “The signing of the exploration agreement with MCN
