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U.S. Forest Service Expected to Make Decision in June for Hudbay’s Rosemont Copper Mine, Arizona

May 19, 2017

After a decade of planning, debates and numerous studies and reports on the Rosemont Mine, one of two key decisions on the proposed project is due early next month. The U.S. Forest Service announced in the Federal Register on Monday

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Sibanye Gold Completes $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Colorado-based Stillwater Mining

May 19, 2017

A South African gold mining company completed a $2.2 billion purchase of the only U.S. producer of platinum and palladium on Thursday, its third such acquisition in the past year as the company looks to expand its precious metals holdings.

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Former Coal CEO Blankenship Challenges Senator Manchin to Debate after Jail Release

May 18, 2017

Former coal CEO Don Blankenship lambasted federal regulators and challenged a lawmaker to a debate shortly after being released from prison. Blankenship challenged Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia to a debate, shortly after his one-year prison ended. He

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Dems Target Law Allowing Trump to Nix Trove of Obama-Era Climate Rules

May 18, 2017

Congressional Democrats are taking aim at a law that has allowed the Trump administration to roll back many of former President Barack Obama’s climate regulations. Democratic Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Tom Udall of New Mexico introduced the

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UMWA President Arrested at CONSOL Energy Rally, Pennsylvania

May 18, 2017

The president of the United Mine Workers of America union was arrested for trespassing on CONSOL Energy property in Southpointe following a protest over the company’s handling of union retirees’ health-care benefits. About 1,500 UMWA members descended on CONSOL’s headquarters

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B.C. Thermal Coal Exports Lawsuit Hits Federal Court, Canada

May 18, 2017

A trial nearly three years in the making over a Lower Mainland company’s plans to export up to four million tonnes of U.S. thermal coal is set to hit federal court on Wednesday morning. The controversial fossil fuel became a

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VP Pence Tours Westmoreland Coal’s Absaloka Mine, Montana

May 18, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence rallied fellow Republicans in Montana Friday night in support of God, guns and Greg Gianforte, the GOP candidate vying for the state’s only seat in the U.S. House. During a rally to draw voters to the

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Northern Dynasty: Pebble Partnership Reaches Settlement with U.S. EPA

May 17, 2017

Northern Dynasty Minerals’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Alaska-based Pebble Limited Partnership, and the US Environmental Protection Agency have reached a settlement agreement with respect to the parties’ longstanding legal dispute over the federal agency’s pre-emptive regulatory action under Section 404(c) of the

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Pure Energy Minerals Completes Successful Lithium Brine Pumping Test at Clayton Valley South Project

May 17, 2017

Pure Energy Minerals Limited has completed a constant-rate pumping test at its newest exploration well, CV-8, at the Clayton Valley South Project (CVS Project). The test ran continuously for three days and included a collection of brine samples along with

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AK Steel’s Zanesville Works Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

May 17, 2017

AK Steel’s Zanesville (Ohio) Works has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene. The recognition is part of a collaborative safety awareness program established by the Zanesville - Muskingum

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