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Hundreds of power plants in the US violate Coal Ash Rule – report

A report by the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice found that 96% of the 265 power plants that are contaminating groundwater in the US are not proposing any treatment plan.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 20, 2022 | 2:59 pm

US-based company plans to use microwaves to tap into deep thermal energy sources

Quaise says that the total energy content of the heat…

Staff Writer | November 20, 2022 | 8:04 am

How the state of Wyoming could supply the US with rare earth elements

Industry innovators are tapping coal and its waste streams to…

Amanda Stutt | November 18, 2022 | 1:51 pm

Gold miners’ Q3 2022 fundamentals

The battered major gold miners’ stocks rocketed higher with their…

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | November 18, 2022 | 10:15 am

Full 9th US Circuit to tackle complex Resolution Copper mining case

The dispute centers on the federally owned Oak Flat Campground,…

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 4:33 pm

Teck cuts coal outlook on British Columbia wildfire impact

September-quarter coal sales will be between 300,000 to 500,000 tonnes less.

Henry Lazenby | July 7, 2021 | 10:29 am

Gold price rises past $1,800 on lower bond yields, dollar

The decline in bond yields may persuade institutional investors to hold gold, which could cause the price to rise above $1,900, an analyst said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 7, 2021 | 9:01 am

Western Uranium to restart Sunday mine complex in Colorado

Easing covid 19 risks and improved uranium fundamentals have prompted Western Uranium to restart production.

MINING.com Editor | July 6, 2021 | 11:41 am

GRAPHIC: Motorists drive up prices for battery metal lead

A jump in demand for traditional lead-acid car batteries and lingering freight problems have created shortages that have been felt most acutely in the huge US automotive sector.

Reuters | July 6, 2021 | 8:22 am

Jervois gets nod for Idaho project development

Company approved the final construction and development of its cobalt operations in the US state of Idaho, with the first production expected in mid-2022.

Reuters | July 6, 2021 | 7:52 am