Lithium is a critical, strategic material that the Department of Defense is looking to secure. The Department of Defense awarded $11.8 million through its Defense Production Act Investment office to Lithium Nevada Corporation, a subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp. "It is critical that we shore up... Read More

Nickel is an important resource for infrastructure that isn’t always given its due. From stainless steel (which requires nickel) to nickel coating and alloys, nickel is used for power generation, building construction and even kitchenware, to name a few applications. With the rise of nickel use in EVs,... Read More

Coal is a key component of the U.S. energy mix, providing 16 percent of U.S. electricity. In 2023, the U.S. mined 577,954 thousand short tons of coal, with thermal coal going to power plants that keep the lights on and homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As a source of reliable energy, coal... Read More

Mine rescue teams prepare miners for the worst possible situations, and mine rescue contests help ensure miners are ready to assist their colleagues in a real crisis. The Doe Run Company’s Maroon and Gray mine rescue teams took home multiple awards at the Missouri Regional Mine Rescue contest in late... Read More

Batteries are crucial to our advanced energy future, and innovations in batteries won’t be possible without battery grade metals. That’s why the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $166 million to South32’s Hermosa project, an advanced mining project capable of producing  two federally critical minerals... Read More

Today’s mining industry is strongly focused on working every day to improve environmental and safety performance. That’s why First Mode, which develops decarbonization products for heavy industry, became a participant of ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative. The ICSV initiative... Read More

Mines are prime locations for high-paying, enduring jobs, which is why the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services awarded U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) expedited approval for a $100.8 million loan in recognition of the potential job creation associated with its minerals project. “This approval... Read More