Feature Stories
The Biden Administration Must Embrace Domestic Mining
May 12, 2023
Americans are starting to see the results of the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden in 2021. Federal projects are now upgrading America’s transit systems and power grids, including a proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations. However,
Net Zero Grid Batteries Alone Would Bankrupt America
May 11, 2023
Senate Budget Committee chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) cites “the climate crisis” at almost every opportunity. President Biden calls it a greater threat than nuclear war. They and their allies champion “carbon-free” electricity generation by 2035 and nearly fossil fuel–free energy
Thousands of Americans Try to Take Advantage of Solar Subsidies but they Can’t Connect to Power Grid
May 10, 2023
Shortly after President Joe Biden offered tax credits to anyone buying solar panels, a Colorado homeowner named Stacie took out loans to install $30,000 worth of panels on her roof. Nearly six months later, however, those panels sat unused, generating
Can Nevada’s Mining Industry Help Fuel the Transition to Renewable Energy?
May 9, 2023
Nevada’s mining industry is poised to be a key player in the energy segment, and the state’s leading trade organization has tapped a familiar face as it looks for a permanent leader. Dana Bennett has been named interim president of
Mining Industry: The Next Energy Transition Champion
May 3, 2023
Climate change is undoubtedly one of the most relevant topics in today’s global conversation. This subject is only gaining traction as activism strengthens and citizens become increasingly interested in minimizing humanity’s footprint on Earth. Despite the various efforts that citizens
GOP Sees Biden’s EV Push as Leverage for Permitting
April 25, 2023
Republicans in Congress may not like the Biden administration’s recent proposal to squeeze greenhouse gas emissions standards in the name of advancing electric vehicle adoption, but it does provide them with leverage on one of their top priorities: an overhaul
The Case for Bolstering U.S. Mining is Rock Solid
April 24, 2023
Yet another week has gone by without any action by Congress to resolve the mine permitting problem. The process takes a long time, and even then there’s no assurance that a mining company will get a permit to open a new mine in the United States.
A Career in Mining: Thinking Outside the Box
April 18, 2023
If there is anyone who understands the wide range of ways Liebherr mining equipment can be used to help customers, it is Zack Sims, regional sales manager of Liebherr USA. In addition to this role, Sims also spearheads the special
Mine Waste Finds New Life as Source of Rare Earths
April 13, 2023
Sweden, South Africa, and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths vital for the green energy revolution, hoping to substantially cut dependence on Chinese supply. Prices of the
Scientists at Rice University Produce High-quality Concrete from Coal Fly Ash
April 5, 2023
The road to a net-zero future must be paved with greener concrete, and Rice University scientists know how to make it. The production of cement, an ingredient in concrete, accounts for roughly 8 percent of the world’s annual carbon dioxide
