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American Iron and Steel Institute CEO Kevin Dempsey to Speak at MCPA Conference, May 19
March 17, 2026
Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) which represents the interests of American steel producers, will be a keynote speaker at the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) annual conference and expo in Roanoke, West
GoGold Resources Advances Development of Los Ricos South Project, Mexico
March 17, 2026
GoGold Resources said it has advanced to the execution phase of the Los Ricos South Project located in the Jalisco State, Mexico by launching detailed design activities and initiating the placement of orders for long lead items. “The advancement of
Frontieras North America Appoints Seasoned Marketing Executive Nora Shepard as VP of Communications
March 17, 2026
Frontieras North America has appointed Nora Shepard as vice president of Communications. Shepard joins Frontieras as the company advances commercialization of its first FASForm™ facility in Mason County, West Virginia, and deepens engagement with institutional investors, strategic partners and policymakers.
USA Rare Earth to Acquire Texas Mineral Resources Corp. for $73 Million
March 16, 2026
USA Rare Earth (USAR) and Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (TMRC) have entered into a definitive agreement where USAR will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TMRC for an implied total deal value of approximately $73 million. “This acquisition secures
Federal Judges Clear Way for Transfer of Land to Resolution Copper, Arizona
March 16, 2026
The federal government may be allowed to transfer one of the most sacred sites for Western Apaches and other Indigenous people to a private mining company. On Friday, an appeals court denied a motion to halt the project. This could
DOE Issues $500M Funding Opp to Strengthen Domestic Critical Materials Processing and Manufacturing
March 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has launched a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for up to $500 million to expand U.S. critical mineral and materials processing and derivative battery manufacturing and
American Rare Earths Supplies Halleck Creek Ore for U.S. DOE METALLIC Research Program
March 16, 2026
American Rare Earths has been selected to supply ore from its Halleck Creek project in Wyoming to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research initiative aimed at strengthening domestic critical minerals supply chains. The company provided around five tonnes of
DOE Issues $1.9 Billion Funding Opp for Critical Grid Infrastructure Upgrades
March 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) has launched an approximately $1.9 billion funding opportunity to accelerate urgently needed upgrades to the nation’s power grid. These investments will meet rising electricity demand and resource adequacy needs, while lowering
Caledonia Mining Sets $484 Million Budget for Its Bilboes Gold Mine, Zimbabwe
March 16, 2026
Caledonia Mining aims to expand its Zimbabwean portfolio by developing the Bilboes Project into its second producing gold mine. The company already operates the Blanket Mine and expects Bilboes to complement its existing output. Available data indicate the project hosts
ASGCO® Expands Belt Lifter Product Line with New 48″ to 72″ Model
March 16, 2026
ASGCO® has expanded its Belt Lifter product line with the introduction of a new 48” to 72” model, designed to accommodate wider belt widths and meet the growing demands of heavy-duty conveyor maintenance applications. The New Belt Lifter Model is
