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EPA Review Faults Permitting for PolyMet’s Proposed Minnesota Mine
April 23, 2021
An internal investigation has found that the Environmental Protection Agency mishandled its oversight of permits for what would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine, according to the federal agency’s inspector general. The findings describe a flawed review of two permits issued
Red Tape Prompts Layoffs at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine, Canada
April 23, 2021
Taseko Mines Ltd. says it is being forced to lay off 34 workers at its Gibraltar mine due to bureaucratic inertia. A spokesman for the company says 11 months have gone by since the company first informed the government of
Kentucky Seeks Proposals for 2021 Abandoned Mine Land Grants
April 23, 2021
Kentucky’s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking proposals that will attract new industry and jobs for the 2021 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program. A total of $10 million is available to fund economic and community development projects in the
Mining Machinery Sales Return to Cyclicality
April 23, 2021
While demand will be restrained in the near term, mining machinery sales return to growth as the world economy recovers from the pandemic. Mine operators that delayed machinery purchases will replace outdated machines, invest in new equipment, and adopt advanced
Georgia Gov. Stays Out of Debate Over Twin Pines’ Mine Proposal Near Okefenokee Refuge
April 23, 2021
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday he’s not wading into the debate over whether a mining company should be allowed to dig for minerals near the edge of the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp. For the past two
Nevada-based Mining Companies Stand Strong After Nevada Named “World’s Top Mining Destination”
April 22, 2021
The Nevada region has just been named as the world’s top mining destination, leading to a growing number of mining portfolios in the area. Perhaps one of the reasons for this title is Nevada’s substantial mining potential. With the state
American Zinc Expands Product Offerings With Production of Continuous Galvanizing Grade Zinc
April 22, 2021
American Zinc Products (AZP), a subsidiary of American Zinc Recycling, has successfully completed two industrial scale trials for the production of continuous galvanizing grade (CGG) zinc. CGG zinc, a zinc-aluminum alloy, reduces zinc losses and improves the surface finish of
Senator Manchin Backs Pro-Union Legislation and Incentives for Coal Communities
April 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., sat down Monday with United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts to discuss a path forward for coal states like West Virginia, including ways to put union members back to work and grow manufacturing
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Launches $10 Million Grant for Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program
April 21, 2021
Governor Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) proposal to help Kentucky’s economy. This will help grow the job opportunities for Eastern Kentucky in the Appalachian region Tuesday afternoon. The 2021 AML Pilot Program has $10
Miners’ Union Backs Biden’s Shift from Coal in Exchange for Guaranteed Jobs
April 20, 2021
The nation’s largest coal miners’ union said Monday it would accept President Joe Biden’s plan to move away from coal and other fossil fuels in exchange for a “true energy transition” that includes thousands of jobs in renewable energy and
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