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Ambler Metals’ Arctic Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage, Alaska
May 18, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the latest project to gain FAST-41 coverage is the Arctic Project. Once permitted, the Alaskan mining project is expected to extract commercial quantities of critical and strategic minerals essential to U.S. economic growth
USA Rare Earth Awarded $14 Million Grant to Advance Its Round Top Mountain Project, Texas
May 18, 2026
USA Rare Earth said the state of Texas has awarded the company a $14,177,600 grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to accelerate development of its Round Top Mountain heavy rare earth project in Hudspeth County, Texas. The project
Bunker Hill Zinc-Silver-Lead Mine to Reopen in June After 40-year Closure, Idaho
May 18, 2026
The Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg will resume operations this June, marking the first time the historic mining site has been operational in more than 40 years. Bunker Hill Mining Corporation plans to create 200 new jobs for the new
Americas Gold and Silver Releases Progress Update on Galena Complex, Idaho
May 18, 2026
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation released a progress update on the status of the company’s growth-related capital projects at the Galena Mine and recently acquired Crescent Mine (together known as the Galena Complex). The capital projects outlined are included in
Anglo American to Sell Its Steelmaking Coal Business in Australia to Dhilmar for $3.875 Billion
May 18, 2026
Anglo American has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for a cash consideration of up to $3.875 billion. “Our agreement for Dhilmar to acquire our steelmaking coal business in Australia is testament
Sandvik Launches DD423i Next-generation Development Drill Rig
May 18, 2026
Sandvik has unveiled its next-generation automated development drill rig that‘s built on legacy and driven by the future — the DD423i. Built on the legacy and unmatched performance of the DD422i, which has been the leading development drill in the
Highland Copper Appoints Trace Arlaud as Project Director for Its Copperwood Project in Michigan
May 18, 2026
Highland Copper Company has appointed Trace Arlaud as project director for its Copperwood Project as the company moves towards a construction decision. “At this pivotal point for Highland Copper, we could not be happier to have attracted someone of Trace’s
Standard Lithium and Equinor JV Complete Federal Permitting South West Arkansas Project
May 15, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has completed federal permitting for the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project. The mining infrastructure project anticipates producing 22,500 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually. “Congratulations to the Department of Energy and the teams at
Heliostar Metals Acquires Liberty Gold’s Goldstrike Project for $70 Million, Utah
May 15, 2026
Heliostar Metals has completed the acquisition of a 100 percent interest in the Goldstrike Project located in Utah from Liberty Gold Corp. Initial consideration consists of $10 million in cash plus 1,593,213 shares of the company, with additional staged payments
Falcon Copper Completes Federal Permitting for Its Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project, Nevada
May 15, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project in Nevada is the latest mining project to complete federal permitting. This project marks the 16th FAST-41 mining project to complete permitting during the Trump administration. “After
