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Department of War Invests $27 Million in United States Antimony Corp.
March 23, 2026
United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) has been awarded $27 Million by the Department of War (DOW) under Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to enhance, innovate, and expand domestic extraction, processing, and refinement of critical materials. DOW’s $27
Rich Nolan: Middle East Conflict Highlights Need to Rebuild Domestic Mining
March 23, 2026
The conflict in Iran is posing alarming questions about America’s munitions stockpile and its ability to replenish it. The challenge America faces is not just how quickly we can manufacture interceptor missiles, but whether we have reliable access to the
KSB GIW Launches GIW® VMD Vertical Slurry Pump, Delivering Rugged Performance, Modular Flexibility
March 23, 2026
KSB GIW has introduced the all-new GIW® VMD, a vertical slurry pump designed to deliver superior efficiency and durability in the most abrasive and demanding slurry applications. The GIW® VMD sets a new standard for vertical pump technology by combining
Kinross Proceeds with Construction of Three U.S. Projects in Nevada and Washington
March 20, 2026
Kinross Gold said it is proceeding with the construction of three organic growth projects: the Round Mountain Phase X and Bald Mountain Redbird 2 Projects in Nevada, and the Kettle River-Curlew Project in Washington. These projects are expected to meaningfully
USA Rare Earth Closes $1.5 Billion PIPE Financing to Fund Integrated Growth Strategy
March 20, 2026
USA Rare Earth said it has finalized a private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction, securing roughly $1.5 billion in gross proceeds to support its long-term expansion plans. The fundraising was anchored by Inflection Point and drew additional backing from
DOE Invests $175 Million to Modernize, Retrofit, and Extend Life of Coal Plants
March 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy
Ontario Invests in 68 New Mines of the Future to Bolster Self-Reliance
March 20, 2026
As part of its plan to build a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is boosting the critical minerals and mining sectors by supporting 68 early exploration projects through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP). This investment
Orla Mining to Begin Construction of South Railroad Gold Project, Nevada
March 20, 2026
Orla Mining released an update for its South Railroad Gold Project. This update presents the results of the optimized feasibility study (FS) and confirms the board of directors’ approval to begin spending for detailed engineering, procurement, and project execution. The
WVU Mine Rescue Team Earns Second Place at International Competition
March 20, 2026
Competing at the 2026 North American University Mine Rescue Competition held Feb. 16-21 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, WVU finished just behind overall champion Laurentian University Mine Rescue, with Colorado School of Mines placing third. Additional participating institutions included the University
Almonty Restarts Its Sangdong Tungsten Mine After 30 Years, South Korea
March 20, 2026
Almonty Industries has restarted the Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea after completing phase 1 commissioning. The return follows a 30-year hiatus. On Mar. 16, the company announced bringing the historic operation back online. Almonty will soon be processing approximately
