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MSHA Renews Alliance with National Lime Association to Promote Training, Accident Prevention
June 8, 2026
The Mine Safety and Health Administration and the National Lime Association (NLA) has renewed their alliance that provides information, education, training, and technical assistance to protect worker safety and health specific to lime plants and quarries. This collaborative relationship between
OSMRE Recognizes NTEC for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award
June 8, 2026
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement recognized Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) as recipient of its 2025 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards for the company’s work at its Cordero Rojo Mine in Wyoming. “Receiving both the
Sandvik Boosts ITH Drilling Productivity, Flexibility with New Tundo™ RH700 Cluster Hammer Unit
June 8, 2026
The new Tundo™ RH700 cluster hammer unit from Sandvik is designed to maximize in-the-hole (ITH) production rig utilization and increase drilling productivity for existing Sandvik ITH longhole drill fleets. “Using Sandvik ITH products can make a real difference in underground
Bullion Gold Resources Appoints Simon Britt as President and Chief Executive Officer
June 8, 2026
Bullion Gold Resources has appointed Simon Britt as president and chief executive officer. Britt succeeds Guy Morissette, who has chosen to step down from the day-to-day management and administration of the company as part of a planned transition with the
DOE to Use $500M DPA Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants, Build Export Infrastructure
June 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds. The DPA funding includes up to
ElementUSA, Colorado School of Mines Awarded $67M for Construction of Rare Earth Processing Plant
June 5, 2026
ElementUSA, in partnership with Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded $67 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a rare earth element (REE) processing facility in St. John the
DOE to Invest $350 Million to Build, Modernize, and Restart Coal Plants
June 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure. The selected projects will expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet through targeted upgrades that increase efficiency,
MSHA Renews Alliance with Essential Minerals Association to Promote Miner Education, Training
June 5, 2026
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it has renewed its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association (EMA) to provide education and training that will help protect the health and safety of workers in industrial mineral mines and processing facilities.
KEFI Gold and Copper Starts Construction at Tulu Kapi Gold Project, Ethiopia
June 5, 2026
KEFI Gold and Copper has officially commenced construction at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone after more than a decade of development. The project is expected to produce approximately 140,000 ounces of gold annually once
Iowa-based Vermeer Develops Moon Mining Technology as Space Exploration Expands
June 5, 2026
Interest in space exploration is growing following the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, and one Iowa company is working on technology that could one day play a role in lunar mining. Vermeer, an equipment manufacturer headquartered in Pella,
