Copper is an essential component of infrastructure, since copper is necessary to power and electrify everything we use – whether in buildings, vehicles or manufacturing operations. And demand is rising dramatically for copper. While copper can be recycled, the exponentially growing demand requires more... Read More

Considering the time and dedication that goes into the development of a mine, it is only natural to celebrate its official opening. Nevada Gold Mines, a joint venture between operator Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%), had the opportunity the celebrate the opening of the Goldrush Mine in Nevada, which... Read More

Innovation isn’t just about improving the current process; sometimes it’s about rethinking ‘waste’ and making it useful again. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have been working with Talon Metals on a new process to dramatically increase the number of electric... Read More

Coal is a baseload power generation fuel that provides reliable energy for our power grid. As the heat ticks up in the summer, it’s even more important to have all of our energy options available, including coal. PJM Interconnection used a greater share of coal-fired generation during June’s heatwave,... Read More

For the second consecutive year, Ramaco Resources has been recognized for the safety of its operations in West Virginia. This year, it received eight Mountaineer Guardian Awards, which is the highest state honor for safety from the West Virginia Coal Association and the West Virginia Office of Miner’s... Read More

The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a $20 million award to South32 through the Defense Production Act Investment Program, aimed to support production of battery-grade manganese in Arizona. The award goes to the Hermosa project, a polymetallic development comprised of a zinc-lead-silver sulfide... Read More

Water is a precious resource, necessary for many applications and scarce in numerous parts of the world, including locations for mining projects. That’s why mining projects like A1 Lithium’s proposed lithium extraction project in southern Utah are finding ways to use less water while still producing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO, on the news that Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W. Va.) and John Barrasso (R.- Wyo.)  have advanced a bipartisan permitting package in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Nolan... Read More