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Aug. 27, Live Feed: Permitting Council Joins Alaska Governor to Launch MOU to Streamline Permitting
August 27, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) will join with the State of Alaska to sign a first-of-its-kind memorandum of agreement (MOU) to coordinate federal and state resources to advance the permitting of critical
New Mexico Denies Water Transfer Rights for THEMAC Resources’ Copper Flat Mine
August 27, 2025
The transfer of water rights for the reopening of a little-used copper mine, closed since 1982, has been denied by State Engineer Elizabeth Anderson. Quoting a 2006 state engineer’s report, Anderson wrote, “New Mexico’s water future will be determined by
Rio Tinto Launches New Operating Model and Executive Team to Shape Company’s Next Chapter
August 27, 2025
Rio Tinto released a new operating model and executive team to shape the company’s next chapter. The changes simplify and streamline the organization to drive greater accountability and safe, sustainable, profitable growth through focusing on the most compelling opportunities to
Pima Community College’s Nogales Campus Launches Miners Electrician Training Program, Arizona
August 27, 2025
A new workforce training program in Nogales is aiming to prepare local residents for hundreds of jobs expected to open in the coming years at the Hermosa Mine. On August 21, Pima Community College’s Nogales campus, in coordination with the
Epiroc Breaks Ground on New Production and R&D Facility in India
August 27, 2025
Epiroc has broke ground on a new production and R&D facility in Nashik, India. The new facility is part of Epiroc’s commitment to support customers in India and globally with top-quality products and solutions that strengthen safety and productivity. The
Permitting Council Adds Four New Critical Mineral Mining Projects to FAST-41 Transparency Status
August 26, 2025
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) released the latest critical mineral mining projects to receive FAST-41 transparency status. If permitted, the Schell Creek, Blue Copper, Trail Ridge South, and Maxville Expansion projects will provide minerals essential to national
New York Approves Five-year Permit for Cargill’s Cayuga Underground Salt Mine
August 26, 2025
State authorities have granted the Cargill Salt Mine under Cayuga Lake another five-year permit to continue its operations. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a five-year permit to the mine last week. The permit includes a modification that allows
NMA Releases Statement on Expansion of USGS Critical Minerals List
August 26, 2025
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the release of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) draft revised critical minerals list, which now includes copper, lead, potash, rhenium, silicon, and silver. In releasing the draft list, the USGS noted that it does
Pennsylvania Continues to Advance Its SPEED Permits Initiative, Launches Additional Permits
August 26, 2025
The Shapiro administration said companies can now request expedited reviews of air quality, dam safety, oil and gas well pad construction, wetland and waterway encroachment, and additional erosion and sedimentation permit applications under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Streamlining
Apollo Expands Project Team, Receives Drill Permit for Calico Silver Project, California
August 26, 2025
Apollo Silver has made a number of positive developments at its Calico Silver Project located in San Bernardino County, California. The company has appointed Tony Gonzales, P.Geo., as senior project manager with a focus on advancing the Calico Project. The
