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Babcock & Wilcox Environmental Awarded Contract for Innovative Ash-Handling Technology, Wisconsin

September 25, 2020

Babcock & Wilcox’s B&W Environmental segment will supply a patented ash-handling solution to help a Wisconsin utility meet state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. B&W Environmental will design and manufacture two patented Allen-Sherman-Hoff® Submerged Grind Conveyor (SGC) systems

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Pebble Limited Partnership’s CEO Tom Collier Resigns Amid Released Tapes

September 24, 2020

The man helping lead efforts to develop a copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major salmon fishery in Alaska has resigned following the release of recorded comments in which he “embellished” relationships with elected and regulatory officials,

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DOE Announces $122 Million for Regional Initiative to Produce Rare Earth Elements and Critical Mine

September 24, 2020

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to make available $122 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development under the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) Initiative for U.S. Basins.

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Paramount Gold Nevada Releases Feasibility Study for Grassy Mountain Gold Project, Oregon

September 24, 2020

Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. recently released the results of the feasibility study for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project in eastern Oregon. The Study outlines an underground mining operation with exceptional economic viability yielding strong NPV and IRR results, low initial

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Tesla is Getting Into Mining Business, Buys Lithium Claim on 10,000 Acres in Nevada

September 24, 2020

A little more than a year ago, during Tesla’s 2019 shareholder’s meeting, CEO Elon Musk said the company “might get into the business of mining minerals used in electric vehicle batteries.” Today, during Tesla’s so-called Battery Day event, Musk confirmed

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Nevada BLM Seeks Public Comment on Big Ledge Mine Closure Plan Amendment

September 24, 2020

The Bureau of Land Management’s Wells Field Office is seeking public comment to identify issues to be analyzed in an environmental assessment on a plan of operations amendment submitted by National Oilwell Varco for the permanent closure of the Big

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Taseko Mines Receives Overwhelming Support at Arizona Public Meeting for Its Florence Copper Mine

September 23, 2020

Taseko Mines’  Florence Copper Project received overwhelming support at the public hearing held by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The public hearing, which is a key part of the process for the Aquifer Protection Permit (APP), had participation

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DOE Selects Energy Fuels and Penn State to Develop Design for REE from Coal

September 23, 2020

Energy Fuels has been advised by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of their intent to award a contract to Energy Fuels, working with a team from Penn

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Freeport-McMoRan Commits to Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework

September 23, 2020

Freeport-McMoRan has made a commitment to the Copper Mark. The Copper Mark is a new, comprehensive assurance framework that demonstrates the industry’s responsible production practices and contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is the first and

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Utah Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies Apply for $5 Million Grant Program

September 22, 2020

Utah oil, gas and mining companies applied this week for a slice of a new $5 million grant program set aside by the state Legislature for an industry hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Applications opened Tuesday morning for the program,

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