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SPARKZ Secures $9.8 M DOE Grant for Domestic Lithium Battery Material Production Facility, W.Va.

October 24, 2024

SPARKZ an innovative next-generation battery manufacturer said they have been awarded $9.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE grant will fund a first-of-a-kind production facility for critical raw materials essential for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery

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New Cat® Water Delivery System Provides Higher Water Output, Allowing Trucks to Run at Higher Speeds

October 24, 2024

Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system controls dust and addresses underwatering and overwatering

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Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, Safety Takes Action after Incident at Mollie Kathleen Mine

October 24, 2024

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) sent a to the owners of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek today after concluding an inspection following the fatal incident and mine rescue on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

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U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up EPA’s Clean Air Policy Challenges

October 23, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could steer certain lawsuits challenging agency actions designed to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions away from regional appeals courts favored by opponents of

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USGS Study: Massive Lithium Deposits Found in Southwestern Arkansas

October 23, 2024

A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found a large amount of lithium reserves in southwestern Arkansas that could help meet rising demand for lithium in electric vehicle car batteries. USGS worked with the Arkansas Department of

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Rio2 Secures $150 Million Financing Package to Develop Fenix Gold Project, Chile

October 23, 2024

Rio2 Limited has arranged a mine construction financing package expected to total approximately $150 million for construction and general working capital of the company’s 100 percent owned Fenix Gold Project in Chile. This funding package marks a significant de-risking milestone

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Brazil Environmental Disaster Victims Take $47B Class Action Lawsuit Case Against BHP to UK Court

October 23, 2024

Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster took their case for compensation to a UK court Monday, almost nine years after tons of toxic mining waste poured into a major waterway, killing 19 people and devastating local communities. The class action

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James Bay Minerals to Acquire the Advanced Independence Gold Project, Nevada

October 22, 2024

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire up to 100 percent of the advanced Independence Gold Project, located in Nevada. The Independence Project is owned by Independence Mining, a joint venture between Battle Mountain Resources (51.54 percent)

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Taseko Releases Construction Update on Its Florence Copper Project, Arizona

October 22, 2024

Taseko Mines has released a progress update for construction activities at its Florence Copper project. To-date, approximately 300,000 project hours have been worked and there have been no reportable injuries or environmental incidents. There are currently 280 construction personnel at

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Northern Graphite Accelerates Lac des Iles Mill Maintenance in Face of Rising Demand, Canada

October 22, 2024

Northern Graphite said the company will temporarily shut down its processing facility at Lac des Iles Mine (LDI) in order to complete repairs and maintenance and enable the mill to increase throughput to meet growing demand for natural graphite sourced

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