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DOI Approves Expansion of Westmoreland’s Rosebud Coal Mine, Montana
August 6, 2025
The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana. The decision enables the recovery of approximately 33.75 million tons of federal coal and extends the mine’s operation through
Teck Approves Construction of Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension Project, Canada
August 6, 2025
Teck Resources has approved construction of the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project (HVC MLE), an important critical minerals investment which will extend the life of Canada’s largest copper mine and support Teck’s copper production into the future. “This
Highland Copper Releases Updates to Advancing Its Copperwood Project, Michigan
August 6, 2025
Highland Copper Company has released an update on its 100 percent owned Copperwood Project, which continues to make significant progress toward a near-term construction decision. “Highland is focused on key work programs that should enable a construction decision for Copperwood
DOE Publishes New Report: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on U.S. Climate
August 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report, A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate, evaluating existing peer-reviewed literature and government data on climate impacts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and providing
Montana Gov. Gianforte Praises President Trump, Sec. Burgum for Rosebud Mine Expansion
August 6, 2025
Governor Greg Gianforte praised President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for approving the mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties. The decision extends the mine’s operation through 2039. “Under the
Uranium Energy’s Sweetwater Project Designated for Fast-Track Permitting, Wyoming
August 5, 2025
Uranium Energy (UEC) said its Sweetwater Uranium Complex has been designated as a transparency project by the U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council as part of the implementation of President Trump’s March 20, 2025 executive order on Immediate Measures to
DOI to Lift Restrictions on Copper-Nickel Mining in Minnesota, Twin Metals Project May be Revived
August 5, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to lift restrictions on copper-nickel mining that the Biden administration imposed near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota. The decision, announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum,
Nevada Gold Mines, Komatsu Launch First-of-Its-Kind Autonomous Haulage Partnership U.S.
August 5, 2025
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have officially launched a pioneering partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency through the deployment of Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). NGM will be automating their fleet of 300 and 230
Bluefield Coal and Mining Show Gearing Up for a Successful Show in September
August 5, 2025
The Bluefield Coal and Mining Show, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, will feature more than 150 exhibitors including 28 new companies promoting their equipment, services, products, technology, and safety developments. The three-day event will include
B2Gold to Commence Underground Operations at Its Fekola Mine After Approval from Mali
August 5, 2025
B2Gold has received approval from the state of Mali to begin underground operations, including stope ore production, at the Fekola Mine in Mali. This approval is a key production growth driver for the Fekola Complex. The Fekola Complex is comprised
