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Biden Declares National Monument in Arizona, Cuts Off Uranium Mining on One Million Acres
August 9, 2023
Joe Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Tuesday in Arizona, preventing mining on almost one million acres of uranium-rich land. Although the Department of Interior told stakeholders it had no official proposal as of July
Governor Gianforte Blasts Federal Plan Restricting Coal Development in Eastern Montana
August 9, 2023
Governor Greg Gianforte recently opposed a proposed resource management plan amendment offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that would restrict responsible coal production in Montana. “Affordable power generated by coal keeps the lights on in Montana and fuels
Equinox Gold Readies for First Gold Pour by First Half of 2024 at Its Greenstone Project, Canada
August 8, 2023
Canada-based Equinox Gold has announced that the Greenstone gold project in Ontario, Canada is on schedule to achieve the first gold pour in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024). According to the gold producer, 85 percent of the overall
Artemis Gold Returns to Full Construction at Blackwater Mine After Canada Wildfires
August 8, 2023
Artemis Gold said all site activities have recommenced at the Blackwater Mine, with staff and contractor occupancy levels on site corresponding to those before the recent wildfire event. “Site management has implemented its return to full construction in a disciplined
UK CMA to Probe Cameco, Brookfield’s $7.9 Billion Acquisition of Westinghouse Electric
August 8, 2023
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released plans to launch an investigation into the Cameco and Brookfield Renewable Partners’ $7.87 billion joint acquisition of nuclear power company Westinghouse Electric. The British competition watchdog said that it is considering if
Montana Governor to Appeal Order to Release Records on ‘Bad Actor’ Mining Decision
August 8, 2023
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte plans to appeal a judge’s order that his office release a trove of records related to his administration’s decision to drop sanctions against a mining company executive. In a motion this week to stay Lewis and
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Reminding the EPA Who is in Charge
August 7, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency bureaucrats simply can’t help themselves, it seems. Once again this spring, they proposed power plant regulations that would force the closure of some coal and gas-fired power plants, despite the U.S. Supreme Court having already told
Plans for The Metals Company’s Deep-sea Mining Gains Momentum
August 7, 2023
A company has said it intends to start mining minerals from the deep sea bed despite an international meeting failing to grant permission. Parts of the ocean floor are rich in so called “poly-metallic nodules” containing elements like nickel and
CCUS Plays Critical Role in Responsibly Meeting the World’s Energy Needs
August 7, 2023
Foley & Lardner LLP served as the summit sponsor at Infocast’s CCS/Decarbonization Project Development, Finance and Investment Summit which was held in Houston on July 25 and 26. Eric Blumrosen had the pleasure of serving as the summit’s co-chair. He
EPA Issues Proposed Denial to Reject Alabama’s Plan for Coal Ash Management
August 7, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed denial of Alabama’s permit program to manage coal combustion residuals — commonly known as CCR or coal ash — in landfills and surface impoundments. In its first proposed denial of a state
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