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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Delays Lawsuit on EPA Coal Plant Ban
June 29, 2016
A federal appeals court is pushing back its review of litigation opposing a key part of the president’s climate change agenda. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that it is delaying the court briefing on a rule the
SEC Approves Rule on Oil and Mining Payments to Foreign Governments
June 29, 2016
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday approved a rule requiring oil, gas and mining companies to disclose payments made to foreign governments, capping a process stalled in the courts for years. The rule requires companies to state publicly
Freeport-McMoRan Puts Off Closure of Its Sierrita Copper Mine, Arizona
June 29, 2016
Copper giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has put on hold plans to close its mining and mill operations in Green Valley this year, saving about 500 jobs for now. The news that the Sierrita Mine will continue operations for now is a
Applied Minerals Raises $1.64 Million for Commercialization of Its DRAGONITE and AMIRON Products
June 28, 2016
Applied Minerals, Inc. has raised $1.64 million in capital to fund the continued commercialization of its DRAGONITE™ and AMIRON™ products. Management believes that this round of funding provides the company ample runway to bridge a number of high value near-term
California-based AmeraMex International Receives TRACE Certification
June 28, 2016
AmeraMex International, Inc. has been TRACE certified by TRACE, the world’s leading anti-bribery standard setting organization. “We are pleased to be TRACE certified. This certification signifies that we have completed internationally accepted due diligence procedures and have been forthcoming and
MSHA Launches Enhanced Safety Standards Enforcement to Encourage Better Coal Operator Examinations
June 28, 2016
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration will begin enhanced enforcement of “Rules to Live By,” its initiative of standards commonly cited following mine deaths, and nine underground coal mine exam rule standards focused
Dominion Diamond’s Ekati Mine Remains Closed After Fire, Canada
June 28, 2016
Dominion Diamond Corporation’s Ekati Diamond Mine remains closed after a fire which occurred in the process plant on June 23rd. The fire was successfully extinguished on the same day, all personnel were safely evacuated from the plant and no injuries
Teranga Gold Receives United Nations Global Compact Network Canada Sustainability Award
June 28, 2016
Teranga Gold Corporation has been named a Canadian Sustainable Development Goal award winner through public voting by the United Nations Global Compact Network Canada as recognition for its efforts in advancing the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within
Imperial Metals Receives Authorization to Commence Operations at Mount Polley Mine, B.C.
June 27, 2016
The Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Environment have issued the necessary authorizations to allow Imperial Metals Corporation’s Mount Polley Mine to return to normal operations making use of its repaired and buttressed tailings storage facility (TSF).
NMA: White House Economists Commit Political Malpractice to Keep Coal in Ground
June 27, 2016
The June 22 report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors is the latest assault from the “Keep It in the Ground” movement. This collaboration between the Obama administration and extreme environmental interests again demonstrates the White House working
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