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NEPA Reform Provides Critical Step Forward to Address Permitting Inefficiencies
July 29, 2020
The National Mining Association (NMA) today applauded the timely and much-needed reform to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) governing regulations. The mining industry takes extraordinary steps to protect the environment, the communities in which it operates and its workforce
NTEC Calls Back 73 Miners at Spring Creek Coal Mine, Montana
July 29, 2020
A coal company plans to rehire 73 employees who’ve been out of work at a Montana mine since April. The workers will be able to return to Spring Creek Mine on Aug. 3, Navajo Transitional Energy Company announced Monday. NTEC
Thermal Coal to Rebound, More Gains Pegged on Tighter Supply
July 29, 2020
Thermal coal prices are expected to start recovering from lows seen this spring as demand for power grows in tandem with countries loosening Covid-19 restrictions and as more lenders tighten financing for new capacity. European benchmark coal futures for 2021
Komatsu Combining Several Mining Product Lines Through Rebrand
July 29, 2020
Signifying the ongoing evolution and rapid transformation of its growing mining product offerings, Komatsu today announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s united focus on
Arch CEO: Without Joint Venture, Outlook for PRB Mines Grim
July 29, 2020
Once a money-generating juggernaut for one of the world’s largest coal producers, Powder River Basin mines have become a financial albatross for Arch Resources Inc. Continued low pricing for natural gas, record-high stockpile levels at coal-fired power plants and reduced
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Upholds Roadless Order for Arch’s Coal Mine
July 29, 2020
A state board this week upheld an order barring further road-building or other surface-disturbing activities by the West Elk Mine in the Sunset Roadless Area of the Gunnison National Forest in the upper North Fork Valley. The Colorado Mined Land
Army Corps Releases Final EIS on Pebble Mine Project, Alaska
July 27, 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials describe the Pebble mine as one that would remove 99 miles of fish habitat but poses little risk to the areas beyond the mine site in the project’s final environmental impact statement released Thursday.
Piedmont Lithium Achieves Milestone with Production of Battery-Quality Lithium Hydroxide
July 27, 2020
Piedmont Lithium Ltd has passed a key milestone with the production of battery-quality lithium hydroxide from its namesake project in North Carolina, USA. A bench-scale lithium hydroxide test-work program has been completed by SGS Canada with results comparing favorably with
Plans Revealed to Streamline Uranium Mining Regulations to Boost Industry
July 27, 2020
In the latest attempt to boost the struggling US uranium industry, regulators have agreed to co-ordinate their actions on in-situ leach (ISL) mining techniques, streamlining regulation that upholds public health, safety and environmental standards. A memorandum of understanding was signed
Thermal Coal Production and Demand on Upswing, Relief Seen for Producers By Year-end
July 27, 2020
Following shutdowns driven by the coronavirus pandemic in March and April, US thermal coal production and demand began to increase in June, providing optimism over long-term relief for coal producers, according to S&P Global Platts Analytics. US production increased in
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