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BLM Releases Final EIS for West Antelope’s Coal Lease-by-Application Project, Wyoming
August 25, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management is advancing a key coal project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin that could unlock access to more than 440 million tons of federal coal. The BLM has released a final environmental impact statement for the
Nevada King Gold Secures Approval for Modified Plan of Operations for Atlanta Gold Mine, Nevada
August 25, 2025
Nevada King Gold has received approval for a third modification to its plan of operations at the Atlanta Gold Mine Project in Nevada. The Bureau of Land Management and the state of Nevada cleared the modification, which adds 93 new
Trump Plans $2 Billion CHIPS Act Redirection for Critical Minerals
August 25, 2025
The Trump administration is actively developing a plan to redirect approximately $2 billion from the CHIPS Act toward domestic critical minerals initiatives. This strategic shift aims to reduce America’s reliance on foreign suppliers — particularly China — for minerals essential
United States to Establish Strategic Minerals Stockpile at Munitions Depot in Nevada
August 25, 2025
Critical minerals expert M2i Global Inc. and aviation operator Volato Group Inc. are leading a strategic minerals stockpiling initiative in partnership with the United States Army. M2i and Volato are in the midst of finalizing a merger at the moment.
August 26: BLM to Hold Geothermal Lease Sale in California
August 25, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, offering 13 parcels totaling 23,000 acres across Imperial, Lassen, and Modoc counties. The auction will be held online via EnergyNet. The open bidding
Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep J.H. Campbell Coal-fired Power Plant Operational
August 25, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to minimize the risk of power outages and address critical grid security issues in the Midwestern region of the United States. Secretary Wright’s order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator
Great Basin College Receives $502,500 to Continue to Teach Mining Skills
August 25, 2025
Following Great Basin College’s successful launch of its Mine Skills Training facility in Elko last year, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development allocated $502,500 to the program. It is part of a $2,674,140 commitment by the Governor’s Office of
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Core Natural Resources Stormwater Discharge Permit for West Elk Mine
August 22, 2025
A state appeals court panel has agreed with the North Fork Valley’s West Elk Coal Mine that it is exempt from some stormwater discharge permitting requirements that have been imposed by the state. The three-judge Colorado Court of Appeals panel
Mesabi Metallics Invests $110M in Mining Equipment for Its New Mine, Beneficiation Plant, Minnesota
August 22, 2025
Mesabi Metallics has made a $110 million purchase of an entirely new fleet of mining equipment from global heavy equipment leader Komatsu, through Mesabi Metallics’ partnership with Road Machinery & Supplies Co. “This investment isn’t just about a dollar amount
B2Gold Pours First Gold at Goose Mine in Nunavut, Canada
August 22, 2025
B2Gold has made its first gold pour at the Goose Mine. The Goose Mine forms part of the Back River Gold District located in Nunavut, Canada, and is the company’s fourth producing mine in the current operating portfolio and its
