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Canadian Government to Join Assessment of Teck Coal Mine Expansion in B.C.

August 20, 2020

The federal government will join an environmental assessment of a major expansion to a proposed southern British Columbia coal mine. “The potential for adverse effects … may not be mitigated through project design, the application of standard mitigation measures, or

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Oak Ridge, University of Kentucky, Penn State Receive $10M to Develop Coal-Derived Carbon Products

August 20, 2020

Two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), are working with the University of Kentucky and the Pennsylvania State University to further the research and development of coal-derived

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear and Rep. Rogers Praise Abandoned Mines Pilot Projects

August 20, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers celebrated in a virtual ceremony Thursday the completion of economic development and tourism-related projects on abandoned mine lands. The projects in Perry, Floyd and Clay counties received more than $14 million

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Midas Gold Files Lawsuit Over Idaho Water Pollution Ahead of Getting Mine Approvals

August 20, 2020

A Canadian company seeking U.S. approval for three open-pit gold mines in central Idaho is suing the U.S. government, contending U.S. officials are allowing water pollution at the already heavily mined site in violation of environmental laws. British Columbia-based Midas

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Northern Dynasty President & CEO Ron Thiessen Welcomes Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris’ Remarks

August 19, 2020

Northern Dynasty Minerals’ president and CEO Ron Thiessen spoke out today about comments made by Bass Pro Shops founder, majority owner and CEO Johnny Morris on Fox News Friday evening. “I’ve heard from Northern Dynasty shareholders, from supporters of the

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Kirkland Lake Gold Enters Alliance With Newmont Canada for Holt Complex

August 19, 2020

Kirkland Lake Gold has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Newmont Canada for exploration and development opportunities around the company’s Holt Complex and Newmont’s properties in Timmins, Ontario. Under terms of the agreement, Newmont will pay Kirkland Lake Gold

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PureGold Resumes Operations Resumes Operations at Red Lake Mine After Forest Fire, Canada

August 19, 2020

The forest fire which had been active in the area south of the town of Red Lake is now under control and the evacuation order for the municipality of Red Lake has been rescinded. Power and access has been restored

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ADEQ to Issue Draft Aquifer Protection Permit for Taseko’s Florence Copper Facility, Arizona

August 19, 2020

Taseko Mines has been informed by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) that the draft Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) for the Florence Copper commercial production facility will be issued on Thursday, August 6, 2020. The APP is one of

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BLM Headquarters Move to Grand Junction Becomes Official, Colorado

August 18, 2020

It’s official: The Bureau of Land Management is now headquartered in Grand Junction. Most of the federal staff relocating to Mesa County from the nation’s capital are expected to be on the job by the end of August. Monday, U.S.

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Sandfire Resources Cleared to Begin Construction on Black Butte Copper Mine, Montana

August 18, 2020

State officials announced Friday that construction can begin on an underground mining project north of White Sulphur Springs that conservationists worry will harm the Smith River. Tintina Montana Inc., owned by the Australian mining company Sandfire Resources Inc., can begin

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