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NETL and Partners Revolutionize Critical Mineral Discovery with AI-Powered Technology
August 29, 2025
A collaborative effort between NETL, Ramaco Resources, and Weir International is poised to transform the way critical minerals (CMs), including rare earth elements (REEs), are located and recovered. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions’
Oklo Commissions Aurora Digital Monitoring Room with ABB, California
August 29, 2025
Oklo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ABB and has commissioned a digital monitoring room at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The monitoring room, equipped with ABB technology, will anchor Oklo’s operator training and simulation center and
FutureCoal Appoints Mike Teke as Chairman
August 29, 2025
FutureCoal has appointed Mike Teke, Group CEO of Seriti Resources, as its new chairman following the retirement of July Ndlovu. As chair of FutureCoal’s Southern Africa Chapter, Teke has already played a significant role in advancing the Alliance’s Sustainable Coal
Alliance Resource Partners Promotes Jesse Parrish to Sr. Vice President and CCO of Alliance Coal
August 29, 2025
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) has promoted Jesse Parrish to senior vice president and chief commercial officer of ARLP’s subsidiary, Alliance Coal. In Parrish’s expanded role, he will oversee Alliance Coal’s commercial strategy including oversight of the sales, marketing, and logistics
Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements Forge Rare Earth Alliance
August 28, 2025
Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on creating a resilient domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets independent of China. Under the collaboration, Energy Fuels has agreed to supply initial quantities of
Permitting Council Launches First-of-its-Kind Agreement with Alaska to Bring Permitting Efficiency
August 28, 2025
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with the state of Alaska. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) provides for federal permitting assistance through the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 program, as the state and the federal
Locksley Resources Forms Pivotal American Antimony Partnerships
August 28, 2025
Locksley Resources has partnered with a critical minerals advisory group and prestigious private university to propel development of its flagship Mojave Antimony (Sb) Operation in California. The collaboration with GreenMet will provide Locksley with the opportunity to receive funding for
Scorpio Gold Completes $7.5 Million Sale of Mineral Ridge Project, Nevada
August 28, 2025
Scorpio Gold has finalized the sale of a non-core mining asset in the state of Nevada. It was sold to an anonymous buyer. The junior gold producer/explorer has obtained $7.5 million by divesting its Mineral Ridge Project. Funding acquired will
DOE to Distribute Next Round of HALEU to U.S. Nuclear Industry
August 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to three U.S. companies to meet near-term fuel needs. The second round of HALEU allocations will support the testing of two advanced reactor designs and
Fatality at Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ Marfork Prep Plant, W.Va.
August 27, 2025
A mine electrician working at the Marfork Preparation Plant in Raleigh County, W.Va. suffered a fatal accident this morning. Eric Bartram, 41, of Chapmanville, W.Va. had nearly two decades of experience and was a valued member of the Marfork team.
