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We Energies Delays Closing Coal Plants Citing Multiple Challenges
June 30, 2022
We Energies decided to postpone by 12 to 18 months the previously announced shutdown of its older Oak Creek coal-fired power plants, citing the tight energy supply and supply-chain challenges for renewable-energy projects. Two of the Oak Creek units will
For Second Time this Year, EPA Objects to Air Pollution Permit for Alabama Coal Plant
June 30, 2022
For the second time this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally objected to an air pollution permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), sending it back to the state for revisions and more detailed explanations
Cyberattackers Target U.S. Rare Earth Miners, Encourages Protests to Disrupt Production
June 29, 2022
Cyberattackers are targeting rare earth mining companies in a new campaign designed to keep China in a dominant market position. On June 28, Mandiant published new research into Dragonbridge, a misinformation program focused on disrupting rare earth facilities. The rare
Flooding in Montana Affects Stillwater Mine’s PGM Operations
June 29, 2022
A significant flood event, which began on Monday June 13, 2022, has affected a widespread region surrounding Sibanye-Stillwater’s U.S. PGM operations in Montana. The flooding of numerous rivers in the region, follows a warm spell leading to a rapid melt
As Metals for Renewables Drive Mining Growth, Komatsu Debuts Its New $285M Plant
June 29, 2022
With the role of coal diminishing in the world’s energy future, why would Komatsu Mining Corp. — which is historically known for manufacturing coal-mining equipment — invest $285 million in a new plant and offices in Milwaukee? The answer is
France’s Government to Restart Coal Plant After Power Company Tsars’ Warning
June 29, 2022
After a warning from the head of three power companies, France’s government has announced that it will restart a coal-fired plant this winter. A coal-fueled power plant in the north-east of France is due to be restarted by the country’s
Wyoming Gas Prices Still Rising, Coal Also Up After Monthslong Fall
June 29, 2022
In Wyoming, most fuel their cars with gasoline, heat their homes using natural gas, and rely on electricity generated from coal. And we depend on state services paid for, in large part, by taxes imposed on the companies extracting that
W.Va. Governor Justice Family-owned Coal Firm Reaches Debt Settlement
June 29, 2022
A coal firm controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family has reached a nine-digit settlement agreement with a Swiss bank. Bluestone Resources Inc. has agreed to pay up to $320 million to lenders, The Gazette Mail reported. Credit Suisse
Skeena Resources to Acquire QuestEx Gold & Copper for $38 Million
June 27, 2022
Canadian mining explorer Skeena Resources has agreed to acquire the mineral exploration company QuestEx Gold & Copper in a share and cash deal worth around C$48.6 million ($38 million). Under the terms of the agreement, QuestEx shareholders will receive a
Electra Evaluates Development of Second Battery Materials Refinery in Bécancour, Quebec
June 27, 2022
As part of its growth strategy in support of the onshoring of electric vehicle supply chains in North America, Electra Battery Materials Corporation has begun preliminary discussions with the Government of Quebec to build a new cobalt refinery in Bécancour,
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