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Alliance Resource Partners Expands Oil & Gas Royalties Platform With $206 Million Acquisition
June 8, 2026
Alliance Resource Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire certain general partner and limited partner interests in AllDale Minerals for approximately $206.2 million. “This acquisition accelerates the continued growth of our oil and as royalties segment. The AllDale portfolio
West Virginia University Launches WVU Rare Earth Elements Initiative
June 8, 2026
A decade ago, West Virginia University researchers were among the first to find rare earth elements in acid mine drainage seeping from retired coal mines. Now, the University is ready to expand that work to help secure a domestic supply
DOE Issues Emergency Order to Keep Stanton Energy Center Operational, Florida
June 8, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to keep affordable, reliable, and secure coal generation online and address critical grid reliability issues in Florida. The emergency order directs the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to ensure that Unit
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,
