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Sandvik Unveils Underground Mining’s Largest-capacity BEV Truck
February 21, 2022
Sandvik has introduced the largest-capacity battery-electric truck for underground mining. With an unrivaled 65-tonne payload capacity, the Sandvik TH665B prototype is completing factory testing in California. Finalization of the trial agreement with Barminco and AngloGold Ashanti Australia will soon see
Judge: Coal Mine Permit for Westmoreland’s Rosebud Mine Didn’t Analyze Environmental Harm, Montana
February 21, 2022
A federal agency failed to adequately analyze the environmental harm that could be caused by increasing the size of a southeastern Montana coal mine that feeds a nearby power plant before approving an expansion permit, U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Cavan
Tesla Secures Lithium Supply from Liontown Resources, Australia
February 21, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) has signed a contract to secure lithium supply from an upcoming mine in Australia developed by Liontown. The critical material to battery production is expected to start flowing in 2024. With the rise in popularity of electric vehicles,
Homer City Coal-fired Power Plant Owners Say they May Deactivate Units, Pennsylvania
February 21, 2022
One of the region’s last remaining coal-fired power plants announced Monday that it was considering deactivating some of its units and would make a decision by April. Homer City Generation LP said it asked regional grid operator PJM Interconnection whether
USA BioEnergy to Build $1.7 Billion Renewable Fuels Plant in East Texas
February 21, 2022
USA BioEnergy through its subsidiary, Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF), will develop an advanced biorefinery that will convert 1 million green tons of wood waste into 34 million gallons annually of premium clean burning transportation fuel including sustainable aviation fuel, renewable
NMA Statement on DOD Report Calling for Domestic Supply of Minerals Essential to National Security
February 18, 2022
Rich Nolan, president & CEO of the National Mining Association, issued the following statement responding to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base report and its call-to-action for domestic mineral supply chains: “The Department
Christopher Williamson’s Nomination to Head MSHA Clears Senate Committee
February 18, 2022
Christopher Williamson’s nomination to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration moved closer to Senate confirmation after advancing out of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee by a voice vote on Feb. 10. The committee also approved, by a
Minnesota DNR Stops Work on Twin Metals Copper Mine
February 17, 2022
Minnesota regulators have told the company behind the stalled copper-nickel mine project near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that it’s stopping work on the state’s environmental review and will start archiving the project. The state Department of Natural Resources
Twin Metals Minnesota Releases Statement in Response to DNR Pause on Environmental Review
February 17, 2022
Twin Metals released the following statement in response to Minnesota DNR stopping the environmental review for its copper mine. “Twin Metals Minnesota is working to determine the next steps to continue to advance our underground copper, nickel, cobalt and platinum
Peabody Profits Boom as Coal’s Rebound Continues
February 17, 2022
Peabody reported a leap in profits Thursday, with the coal industry leader touting a continued tide of “strong market fundamentals” surrounding the fossil fuel’s role in global energy and steel production. The St. Louis-based company, which is the largest private-sector
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