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BLM Approves Kinross’ Montezuma Gold Expansion Exploration Project, Nevada
September 26, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management approved the Montezuma Gold exploration project on public lands approximately seven miles southwest of Goldfield in Esmeralda County. Kinross Gold Corporation may explore for gold by drilling on an expanded total of 250 acres within
Two Fatalities, More Missing in Mud Rush at Freeport’s Grasberg Block Cave Mine, Indonesia
September 26, 2025
Freeport released an update on the status of the previously reported mud rush incident at the Grasberg Block Cave Mine (GBC) in Indonesia. On September 20, 2025, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) located two team members who were regrettably fatally injured
Perpetua Resources Completes Federal Permitting for Its Stibnite Gold Project, Idaho
September 25, 2025
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the final approval for the mining plan of operations for the Stibnite Gold mining project. This last approval officially moves the project from federal permitting to construction ready. Added to the
United States Antimony Corp. Awarded $245 Million DOE Contract
September 25, 2025
United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) has been awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) sole-source contract by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials for up to $245 Million. The new contract is for the purchase of antimony metal
DOD Awards $10 Million to NioCorp to Advance Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project, Nebraska
September 25, 2025
NioCorp Developments said its subsidiary Elk Creek Resources (ECRC) has been awarded up to $10 million from the U.S. Department of Defense via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to support the establishment of a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacture
October 8: BLM to Hold Coal Lease Sale in Campbell and Converse Counties, Wyoming
September 25, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management will offer approximately 3,508 acres of federal coal reserves for competitive lease by sealed bid on October 8, 2025. Lands associated with this lease are in Campbell and Converse counties, approximately 15 miles south of
Ottawa Eyes Europe Markets to Diversify Critical Mineral Trade Beyond U.S.
September 25, 2025
Canada is positioning itself as a supplier of choice for Europe as the continent works to strengthen energy security and defence. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne promoted this idea following meetings in Denmark with European Union finance ministers. He argued on
Imperial Metals Receives Approval for Its Mount Polley Life of Mine Plan, Canada
September 24, 2025
Imperial Metals said the Province of British Columbia has issued a permit amendment to allow expansion and extension of mining activities at the Mount Polley Mine in south-central British Columbia. Issuance of the permit amendment followed consent by both the
Perpetua Resources Celebrates Advancement of Stibnite Gold Project with State, Federal Officials
September 24, 2025
Perpetua Resources hosted leaders from across the country at the historical Stibnite Mining District to celebrate the Stibnite Gold Project advancing to development after more than eight years of rigorous permitting review. Idaho Governor Brad Little, U.S. Department of Agriculture
JS Link America to Invest $223M to Establish Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Facility, Georgia
September 24, 2025
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said JS Link America, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, intends to invest about $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus. The new facility will create more
