The energy secretary stated, “Investing in moving cutting-edge mining technologies out of the lab and into the field will help unleash America’s vast mineral resources.” Department of Energy’s…
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Pentagon Invests in Domestic Expansion of Critical Mineral Refining
$25 million is being invested in ReElement Technologies Corp. to improve its mining capabilities for certain critical elements used in U.S. defense systems. The Defense Department’s Economic Defense…
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Forest Service Issues Decision on Critical Mineral Project
The project will create an estimated 900 jobs in Arizona to support the development of zinc and manganese mining operations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service…
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State Department Launches Pax Silica Fund
The proposed semiconductor supply chain investment fund would use foreign assistance to support critical minerals, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to work…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces Funding for U.S. Critical Mineral Production
The funding supports pilot projects and new technology testing sites to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $355 million in new funding…
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Department of Energy Approves Loan for Fertilizer Plant in Indiana
The $1.5 billion project is expected to boost domestic fertilizer supply and revitalize an idled coal-gasification site. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the Department of Energy’s…
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President Trump Issues Order Permitting Alaska Mining Access Road
The U.S. is now a major stakeholder in a mining company. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to approve permits for a mining access…
Read MoreFederal Coal Lease Sale in Alabama Generates Over $46 Million
Bureau awards leases for metallurgical coal production; revenues to be shared between Alabama and the U.S. Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that a Bureau of…
Read MoreInterior Department Releases New Report of Critical Mineral Supply Chain Predictions
The agency outlined 54 minerals and their potential impact on the U.S. economy. The Department of the Interior (DOI) released the draft of its 2025 report on critical…
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