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American Rare Earths, Univ. of Wyoming Partner to Explore REE Byproducts at Halleck Creek
January 22, 2026
American Rare Earths in partnership with the University of Wyoming (UW) School of Energy Resources (SER) has been selected for a Seed Translational Acceleration of Research (STAR) Project award. This competitive funding, provided through UW’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Accelerating
Centerra Gold Receives Permits to Continue Operations Through 2035 at Mount Milligan, Canada
January 22, 2026
Centerra Gold said its Mount Milligan Mine, located in central British Columbia, has received an amended environmental assessment and all related permits to allow for the continuation of its operations through 2035. These authorizations include a 10 percent expansion in
Stauber’s Bill to End Biden’s Mining Ban in Minnesota Passes House
January 22, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to repeal the Biden administration’s illegal 20-year mining ban on 225,504 acres in Northern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest. “I’m thrilled
Titan Mining Commences Graphite Processing at Empire State Mines, New York
January 21, 2026
Titan Mining Corporation said ore feeding has commenced at its Kilbourne graphite demonstration facility, advancing the project toward first graphite concentrate production. This marks a historic step toward restoring end-to-end U.S. natural flake graphite production for the first time in
Permitting Council Recognizes First Year with Largest Portfolio in Agency History
January 21, 2026
As the Trump Administration recognizes the completion of its first year in office, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) celebrates an exciting year of accomplishments. With the largest portfolio in agency history, the Permitting Council is delivering permitting
West Red Lake Gold Mines Achieves Commercial Production at Madsen Gold Mine, Canada
January 21, 2026
West Red Lake Gold Mines has declared commercial production at its 100 percent owned Madsen Gold Mine, located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The Madsen Mine achieved commercial production as of January 1, 2026. The
Fervo Energy Raises $462 Million to Accelerate Geothermal Development, Utah
January 21, 2026
Fervo Energy has closed its oversubscribed $462 million series E funding round, led by new investor B Capital. This significant financing reflects strong market confidence in Fervo’s opportunity to make geothermal energy a cornerstone of the 24/7 carbon-free power future.
Federal Jury Finds in Favor of Drummond and Rejects False Accusations, Awards $256 Million
January 21, 2026
Drummond Company said that in a trial before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, the jury returned a verdict on all counts against attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates). The
W.Va. Coal Association President Chris Hamilton Appointed to National Coal Council
January 21, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has appointed Chris Hamilton, president and chief executive officer of the West Virginia Coal Association, to serve as a member of the National Coal Council (NCC). The National Coal Council is a federal advisory
Resolution Minerals Accelerates Development of Horse Heaven Mine, Stockpiles, Idaho
January 20, 2026
Resolution Minerals (RML) released an update as it advances its tungsten exploration and development activities at its Horse Heaven Gold-Antimony-Tungsten-Silver Project in Idaho. This advancement follows positive evaluation of historical data from the site, discussions with a prior operator of
