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The New Joe Biden – Friend of American Industry?
June 24, 2022
In recent months, President Biden has undertaken several measures he claims will encourage domestic drilling, mining, and manufacturing. It’s a big change from 2021 when he offered next to nothing for these sectors. But his new agenda won’t make any
Altiplano Receives Final Processing Permit and Begins Operations at El Penon, Chile
June 24, 2022
Altiplano Metals has received the final processing approval from the Chilean Mining authority SERNAGEOMIN (Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería). This final permit allows operations to begin at the company’s processing facility constructed at El Peñón, approximately 15 kms from
Corps of Engineers Pulls Trump-Era Mine Permits in Georgia and Arizona
June 24, 2022
Two proposed large mining operations in Georgia and Arizona have lost U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge-and-fill permits granted during the Trump administration — the Biden administration has reversed those approvals and restored rules on covering federally protected wetlands. The
Minnesota Court of Appeals Dismisses Challenge to PolyMet Air Permit
June 23, 2022
The Minnesota Court of Appeals granted PolyMet’s motion to dismiss the last remaining challenge to PolyMet’s air permit, according to Poly Met Mining, Inc. The court agreed with PolyMet that the case should be dismissed because project opponents failed to
Minera Alamos Executes Surface Rights Agreements for Advancement of Cerro De Oro Project, Mexico
June 23, 2022
Minera Alamos said it is in receipt of surface rights agreements for its Cerro De Oro gold project in northern Zacatecas, Mexico. The agreements, finalized at meetings held last week will allow the company to finish remaining activities necessary for
MSHA Proposes $1.2 Million in Civil Penalties to Illinois Coal Mine for Concealing Underground Fire
June 23, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited a coal mine operator for continuing to operate a mine without evacuating miners with a fire underground and failing to notify MSHA of the fire. The fire broke
Fireweed Zinc Rebrands as Fireweed Metals to Reflect Its Emergence as Leading Critical Minerals Co.
June 22, 2022
Fireweed Zinc said it is rebranding and transitioning with a name change to Fireweed Metals Corp. Fireweed will now operate as and market itself as Fireweed Metals Corp., but formal adoption of the new name will occur when regulatory approvals
Australia’s NSW Launches $89 Million Critical Minerals Activation Fund
June 22, 2022
The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has announced the A$130 million ($89.6 million) Critical Minerals Activation Fund to draw mining and processing investment to the state. The investment is being delivered as part of the 2022-23 budget of
Orla Mining Expands into Nevada with $187 Million Acquisition of Gold Standard Ventures
June 22, 2022
Canada-based Orla Mining has agreed to acquire Gold Standard Ventures, the owner of the South Railroad project in Nevada, in a deal valued at C$242 million ($187.22 million). South Railroad is an open pit, heap leach project, which is located
Sierra Madre to Acquire First Majestic’s La Guitarra Mine for $35 Million, Mexico
June 22, 2022
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has signed an agreement with First Majestic Silver to acquire 100 percent of the latter’s La Guitarra silver-gold property in Mexico. Under the terms of the agreement, Sierra Madre is expected to acquire all the
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