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EPA Proposes Several Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements
April 10, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a rule proposing several revisions to the federal regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial use of CCR. This proposal would promote resource recovery, allow for site-specific considerations
Interior Secretary Burgum Visits Arizona’s San Xavier Mining Lab to Discuss Critical Minerals Mining
April 10, 2026
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Tucson on Monday, April 6, to discuss the future of the critical mining industry. He was joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani as they toured the University of Arizona’s San Xavier Mining Lab
McEwen Mining Advances Financing Plans for Its Los Azules Copper Mine, Argentina
April 10, 2026
McEwen Mining is advancing plans to finance one of Argentina’s largest undeveloped copper projects, as its subsidiary McEwen Copper seeks roughly $4 billion to build the Los Azules Mine. McEwen Copper is in talks with global lenders and export-credit agencies
Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Mining Bill to Attract Foreign Investors
April 10, 2026
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the country’s mining as it seeks to attract foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the government. It is the latest
Lynq Launches RavenTalk, Redefining Secure, Infrastructure-Free Communications
April 10, 2026
Lynq Networks has launched RavenTalk. Built on Lynq’s Raven network stack, RavenTalk delivers secure, long-range, hands-free, decentralized voice and data communications, without base stations, access points or fixed infrastructure. Lynq also has launched the Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device
Trilogy Metals Expands Management Team at Ambler Metals JV to Advance Upper Kobuk Mineral Project
April 10, 2026
Trilogy Metals has made key management appointments at its 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited — Ambler Metals — which is advancing exploration and development of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (UKMP) in northwestern Alaska’s Ambler Mining District. “Michael Galicki
Compass Wire Cloth Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Sefar Screening Division
April 9, 2026
Compass Wire Cloth has finalized an agreement with Sefar Corporation to acquire its screening division located in Gray, Georgia, further expanding Compass Wire Cloth’s national manufacturing footprint and strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Southeast United States. Compass
W.Va. Mining Companies, Operations Recognized for Excellence in Safety and Reclamation
April 9, 2026
During West Virginia Mining Symposium, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated Exemplary Mine Safety & Environmental Excellence achievements of mining industry operations across the state. “West Virginia’s coal industry continues to show its resilience and commitment to excellence
MSHA and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Renew Alliance
April 9, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor said the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has renewed its longstanding alliance with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The alliance ensures industry personnel, including contractors, will have access to information, guidance,
Prinoth Launches Its New Panther T23R Crawler Carrier
April 9, 2026
Prinoth has launced its new flagship Panther T23R the industry’s largest and most technologically advanced rotating crawler carrier. The new model is the first to feature Prinoth’s PowerForce™ undercarriage, a breakthrough design underpinning more than 20 patent applications, delivering unmatched
