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Mine Waste Finds New Life as Source of Rare Earths

April 17, 2023

Sweden, South Africa, and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths vital for the green energy revolution, hoping to substantially cut dependence on Chinese supply. Prices of the

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West Virginia’s Coal Export Market Grows for Third Consecutive Year

April 17, 2023

Governor Jim Justice announced April 12 that West Virginia’s export market grew for the third consecutive year in 2022 to a value of $7.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent trade statistics. This marks a 20 percent increase

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Montana House Bill to Set New Limits on Legal Challenges for Lawsuits Against Mining Industry

April 17, 2023

A bill that would make it more difficult for groups to challenge projects that impact the environment is inching closer to the governor’s desk, and lawmakers in the House Natural Resources Committee are scheduled to hear arguments for and against

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Nevada Judge Affirms Stricter Interpretation of Federal Mining Law

April 17, 2023

Another judge has adopted a U.S. appellate court’s stricter interpretation of a century-and-a-half-old mining law in a new ruling that blocks a metals mine in Nevada. The ruling could have ramifications for a huge lithium mine near the Nevada-Oregon line

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April 25: Colorado School of Mines to Host High-level Event on Mining, Development in the Americas

April 14, 2023

Colorado School of Mines and the Payne Institute for Public Policy are hosting an event April 25 in connection with the upcoming Cities Summit of the Americas featuring Jose W. Fernandez, U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Economic Growth,

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BWXT Subsidiary Awarded $428M Contract for Uranium Conversion, Purification Services, Tennessee

April 14, 2023

BWX Technologies said its Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) subsidiary has been awarded a $428 million contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to provide purification and conversion services for highly enriched uranium (HEU). Located in Erwin, Tennessee, NFS

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Nevada Mining Association Appoints Dr. Dana Bennett as Interim President

April 14, 2023

The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has appointed Dana Bennett, Ph.D., to the position of interim president. Dr. Bennett will help guide the organization through the leadership transition in the coming months, with a focus on its continued growth and success. 

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IEEFA Report: U.S. on Track to Close Half of Coal-fired Generation Capacity by 2026

April 14, 2023

The United States is quickly approaching an electricity sector milestone: in 2026, half of the coal-fired generation capacity will have closed since it peaked in 2011, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

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Nevada Gold Mines Commits $1 Million in Support of School Violence Prevention Program

April 14, 2023

Nevada Gold Mines has approved a social investment of $1 million toward the completion of the Elko County School District (ECSD) School Violence Prevention Program project. The project includes the purchase and installation of security cameras, single-point entry locations, security

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Fatality at Americas Gold and Silver’s Galena Complex, Idaho

April 13, 2023

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation said an incident occurred at the Galena Complex which resulted in the tragic fatality of an employee. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, when an underground miner was struck by falling ground. Operations

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