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Fervo Energy Makes Geothermal Breakthrough with Nevada Pilot Project

July 19, 2023

Fervo Energy has successfully completed the well test at its full-scale commercial pilot, Project Red, in northern Nevada. Fervo is hosting research and industry partners for the inaugural Fervo Energy Technology Day in Houston to present findings from the project

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U.S. House Debates Coal’s Long-term Future on Federal Lands

July 19, 2023

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing about coal leasing on federal lands. The fiery debate in Washington comes as the Biden Administration continues to contemplate whether or not to regularly hold lease sales. Federal leasing for

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9th Circuit Denies Bid by Environmentalists and Tribes to Block Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass Mine

July 18, 2023

The latest bid by conservationists and tribal leaders to block construction of a huge lithium mine already in the works along the Nevada-Oregon line was denied by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. A three-panel judge of

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Graphite One Awarded $37.5M Department of Defense Grant Under the Defense Production Act

July 18, 2023

Graphite One’s (G1) wholly owned subsidiary, Graphite One (Alaska), Inc. was awarded a Department of Defense (DOD) technology investment agreement grant of $37.5 million under Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA), funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Critical Minerals Market Sees Unprecedented Growth as Clean Energy Demand Drives Strong Investment

July 18, 2023

In its first annual market review, IEA notes a surge in planned projects but finds more work is needed to ensure diversified and sustainable mineral supplies to support energy transitions. The market for minerals that help power electric vehicles, wind

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Coal Researchers Share Findings on Ways Maximize Coal Use at Ramaco Research Rodeo

July 18, 2023

The third Ramaco Research Rodeo was hosted at Sheridan College last week and allowed figures in the coal industry to share findings, which laid out ways to maximize coal use and ways to increase environmental friendliness. Ramaco’s partnerships with outside

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Manager of Valente Mine Charged with Manslaughter in Employee Death, New York

July 18, 2023

The manager of a Grafton quarry for the R.J. Valente Gravel business was charged with second-degree manslaughter Monday for his allegedly reckless operation of a crane that killed 35-year-old mechanic Darren Miller. Anthony Valente, 44, pleaded not guilty to the

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Top Automakers Blast ‘Unrealistic’ Biden Plan to Force EV Transition

July 18, 2023

Auto manufacturers slammed the Biden administration’s electric vehicle push, citing the challenges posed by procuring necessary minerals for the cars from outside the United States and inadequate infrastructure. Toyota and Stellantis described the White House’s goals, which includes a target

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Open House Meeting Held for Maxim Power’s New Coal Mine in Grande Cache, Canada

July 17, 2023

The long black streaks in the hills along Highway 40 outside Grande Cache, Alta., are a clear sign of the rich coal seams that run through the eastern slopes of the Rockies there. The community, about 430 kilometers northwest of

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DOE Invests $32M for Projects to Study Production of Critical Minerals from Coal-Based Resources

July 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $32 million funding opportunity for projects that will help build facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from domestic coal-based resources. The funding will strengthen domestic

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