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Excellon Achieves Dry Mining Conditions at Platosa Mine With Completion of Optimization Plan, Mexico

July 20, 2017

Excellon Resources Inc. has achieved dry mining conditions and completed its mine optimization plan at the company’s Platosa Mine in Durango, Mexico. “The completion of the optimization plan at Platosa marks a significant milestone in Platosa’s history and we now

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EPA Initiates Process to Withdraw Its Proposed Determination for Northern Dynasty’s Pebble Project

July 20, 2017

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. said the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun a process to withdraw a proposed determination it issued under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in 2014 that would have restricted development of the Pebble Project in

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The Washington Companies Acquires Dominion Diamond for $1.2 Billion

July 19, 2017

Dominion Diamond Corporation and The Washington Companies have entered into an arrangement agreement under which an entity affiliated with Washington will acquire all of Dominion’s outstanding common shares for US$14.25 per share in cash or a total equity value of

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Caterpillar Yellow Iron a Highlight of White House “Made in America” Showcase

July 19, 2017

Caterpillar Inc. brought its iconic yellow iron to the White House as part of a “Made in America” event to showcase products built in the United States. Companies from all 50 states were invited – Caterpillar solely representing Illinois as

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Wildfire Situation Remains Critical at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine, Canada

July 19, 2017

While there are no fires in the immediate vicinity of Taseko Mines’ Gibraltar Mine and receiving supplies is not an issue at this time, the severity of the situation has impacted its employees’ ability to travel to the mine. Mining

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Imperial Metals Suspends Operations at Mount Polley Mine Due to Wildfires, Canada

July 19, 2017

Imperial Metals Corporation said that due to the continuing forest fire situation, the Cariboo Regional District issued an Evacuation Order for the City of Williams Lake and surrounding areas. As a result of the Evacuation Order and increased restrictions on

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NMA Applauds President’s Energy Policy

July 19, 2017

The U.S. mining industry applauded the administration’s bold emphasis on creating a robust market for all sources of domestic energy that the president highlighted in his energy speech today. “A strong energy industry is a goal that will benefit all

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EIA: Coal to Edge Out Natural Gas in 2017

July 18, 2017

By a thin margin, coal will be the top source for U.S. power generation in 2017, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s monthly Short Term Energy Outlook released Tuesday. The EIA report projects coal will fuel 31.3 percent of

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Senator Heitkamp Introduces Bill to Extend Coal Tax Credits

July 18, 2017

Many in the coal industry say they have felt persecuted over the last decade as many have moved toward cleaner sources of energy like wind or solar. Wednesday, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D, N.D, introduced a bill aimed at bucking that

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Rising Demand for Coal Lifts Job Confidence

July 18, 2017

Over the decade from 2006 to 2016, coal mining and its support jobs were down 37.6 percent, a drop of more than 3,100 jobs, according to data from the state Department of Labor and Industry provided by Deputy Communications Director

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