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U.S. Judge Denies Request to Halt Land Transfer to Resolution Copper, Arizona
August 18, 2025
A U.S. district judge on Friday denied the latest request by a Native American tribe, environmentalists, and other plaintiffs to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project. The ruling by Judge Dominic
Queensland Premier Rules Out Changes to Coal Royalty Scheme Despite Pressure from Mining Industry
August 18, 2025
Queensland’s premier has ruled out changes to the state’s coal royalties regime, often dubbed the world’s highest, amid pressure from the industry. David Crisafulli gave his strongest denial yet of any changes at a press conference in Emerald, in central
Eldorado Gold Appoints Christian Milau as President
August 18, 2025
Eldorado Gold has appointed Christian Milau as president, effective September 12, 2025. “As we position the company for its next leg of growth, the board conducted a comprehensive search to identify a president with the right blend of experience, vision,
Virginia Tech Bolsters Aclara’s Rare Earths Separation Pilot Plant, Strengthens Access to Technology
August 15, 2025
Aclara Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Tech for the operation of its rare earths (REE) separation pilot plant. The facility will showcase Aclara’s solvent extraction technology for producing individual high-purity light and
August 15: BLM to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Coal Leasing in Big Horn County, Montana
August 15, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public hearing on a proposal that would allow new coal leasing at the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana. If approved, the plan would make about 180 million tons of
August 16-23: King Coal Show Marks 70 Years of Celebrating Mining Heritage
August 15, 2025
Continuing a tradition that started in 1953, the King Coal Show will bring people from the area to celebrate Southwestern Pennsylvania’s coal mining history. This is the 70th year for the annual festival, which runs from August 16-23. “Our area
Hecla Holds Tour with Locals for Its Libby Exploration Project, Montana
August 14, 2025
The Hecla Mining Company wants to know how much copper and silver ore exists at an old mining site 20 miles south of the town of Libby. The Libby Exploration Project, formerly referred to as the Montanore Mine, would explore
Department of Energy Kicks Off Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program to Move Technologies Towards Deployment
August 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially kicked off President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The DOE will initially work with 11 advanced reactor projects to move their technologies towards deployment. DOE will work with industry on these 11
SME Taps Melissa Russell as Incoming Executive Director, CEO to Guide Next Era of Growth, Innovation
August 13, 2025
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) said Melissa Russell will become its next executive director and CEO. She will begin transitioning into the role over the coming months as Dave Kanagy, CAE, prepares to retire after 21 years
Equinox Gold’s Castle Mountain Accepted into FAST-41 Permitting Program, California
August 12, 2025
Equinox Gold said its Castle Mountain Mine phase two project in California has been accepted into the United States Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41 program. FAST-41 is a federal permitting framework designed to streamline environmental reviews, improve interagency coordination,
