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Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in Colorado

Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in Colorado

<p></p> <p>In a significant move to bolster grid stability, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order on March 30, 2026, directing the continued operation of Unit 1 at the Craig Station coal plant in Craig, Colorado, through June 28, 2026. This mandate overturns a previous plan for the unit's shutdown, underscoring the Trump Administration's commitment to prioritizing affordable, reliable, and secure electricity amidst concerns over potential blackouts and the impact of earlier "energy subtraction policies." The decision, which involves major utilities and grid operators, signals a notable reprieve for the coal mining sector, with over 17 gigawatts of coal-power generation reportedly saved in 2025.</p> <p>

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Lachlan Star acquires gold project in Western Australia

Lachlan Star acquires gold project in Western Australia

Lachlan Star has finalized its acquisition of the New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia's highly prospective Norseman region, securing a 90% ownership stake from private prospector David Pascoe. The deal, which involved a A$150,000 cash payment and 12.5 million shares, positions Lachlan Star to commence a maiden diamond drilling program in the coming week. This strategic move aims to explore a largely un-drilled project area for high-grade gold mineralization leveraging recent geological refinements.

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Metso secures contract for Tia Maria project in Peru

Metso secures contract for Tia Maria project in Peru

Metso has secured a substantial €100 million ($115.06 million) contract from Southern Peru Copper Corporation for the supply of advanced Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX-EW) technology for the Tia Maria project in Peru. This agreement, booked in Metso's Q1 2026 Minerals segment orders, will equip the new facility to produce 120,000 tonnes of high-purity LME Grade A copper cathodes annually, addressing the growing global demand for this critical metal.

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Q&A: how mine tailings technologies will make liability lucrative

Q&A: how mine tailings technologies will make liability lucrative

<p></p> <p>Mine tailings, long viewed as an environmental and financial burden, are rapidly being re-evaluated as a significant source of critical minerals and a potential new revenue stream for mining operators. Driven by global demand for critical minerals, declining ore grades, and stringent environmental regulations, advanced reprocessing technologies are now transforming these historic liabilities into valuable assets. Initiatives like Canada's MICA Network are at the forefront, connecting innovative tech solutions with industry to unlock billions of dollars in dormant value, thereby addressing both resource security and environmental remediation.</p> <p>

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K2 Gold concludes 2026 drilling campaign at Nevada’s Si2 project

K2 Gold concludes 2026 drilling campaign at Nevada’s Si2 project

News K2 Gold concludes 2026 drilling campaign at Nevada’s Si2 project The programme involved eight drill-holes covering a total of 3,871m across five AOI. Shree Mishra March 27, 2026 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Drilling in 2026 targeted structural locations identified from a geological model using drilling data, geophysics and fluid studies. Credit: Parilaw/Shutterstock.com. K2 Gold has completed its 2026 reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at the Si2 Gold Project in Esmeralda County, Nevada, US, situated within the Walker Lane Trend. The campaign involved eight drill-holes covering a total of 3,871m across five areas of interest (AOI) at Si2 Gold. Go deeper with GlobalData Reports Jackfish 2 Project Reports Soledad Mountain Project Go deeper with GlobalData The gold standard of business intelligence. Find out more Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This marks K2 Gold’s inaugural exploration at the AOI3, AOI4 and AOI5 target areas, extending exploration activities beyond the previously investigated southern targets. Each drilling operation encountered extensive low-sulphidation epithermal alteration, quartz veining and broad zones of adularia flooding, indicating a conducive environment for gold...

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Kenorland to acquire mineral claims in Canada

Kenorland to acquire mineral claims in Canada

News Kenorland to acquire mineral claims in Canada The company will expand its Lang Lake Project by acquiring 10,200ha of claims and purchase 58,700ha to augment the Muskrat Dam Project. Shree Mishra March 27, 2026 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook The Lang Lake Project currently spans 84,000ha within the Birch-Uchi Subprovince. Credit: Parilaw/Shutterstock.com. Kenorland Minerals has signed purchase agreements to acquire full ownership of additional mineral claims in northern Ontario, Canada. The company will expand its Lang Lake Project by acquiring 10,200ha of claims from the McVicar Agreement Area in Ontario’s Birch-Uchi Subprovince. Go deeper with GlobalData Reports Fort Kent Project Reports Eleonore Mine Go deeper with GlobalData The gold standard of business intelligence. Find out more Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Additionally, Kenorland will augment its Muskrat Dam Project through the purchase of 58,700ha of claims from the Rottenfish Agreement Area within the Muskrat Dam greenstone belt. The Lang Lake Project currently spans 84,000ha within the Birch-Uchi Subprovince and includes significant geological features such as folded iron formations. It is situated along the same...

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NMG signs new graphite supply deal with Canadian Government

NMG signs new graphite supply deal with Canadian Government

<p></p> <p>Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has advanced its Phase Two Matawinie Mine project in Québec by signing a revised, binding long-form term sheet with the Canadian Government. This landmark agreement secures the purchase of 30,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of flake graphite concentrate on a take-or-pay basis for seven years, bolstering NMG's financial position and Canada's strategic imperative to establish a secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals essential to the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector.</p> <p>

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Barrick slows operations at Reko Diq in Pakistan

Barrick slows operations at Reko Diq in Pakistan

Barrick Gold Corporation has announced a slowdown in operations at its Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan, citing intensified security challenges within the Balochistan province and the wider Middle East. This strategic adjustment includes a 12-month extension of its project review period until July 2027, despite Barrick’s continued conviction in the long-term value of one of the world's largest untapped copper-gold deposits. The decision introduces potential impacts on timelines and budgets for this significant joint venture with federal and provincial Pakistani entities.

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DOE and GSA Announce Collaborative Effort for a New Headquarters for the U.S. Department of Energy

DOE and GSA Announce Collaborative Effort for a New Headquarters for the U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced today, March 26, 2026, its plan to relocate its headquarters from the James V. Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building. This strategic move, which involves the U.S. Department of Education vacating the LBJ building, is projected to save taxpayers over $350 million in deferred maintenance and modernization costs, aligning with the Trump Administration's broader initiative to streamline federal real estate and promote governmental efficiency. This relocation is significant for the mining industry as an optimized DOE operation can lead to more effective energy policies, critical minerals strategy, and R&D funding, ultimately impacting resource markets and supply chain resilience.

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SER receives two Queensland exploration grants

SER receives two Queensland exploration grants

Strategic Energy Resources (SER) has secured over A$400,000 in grants from the Queensland Government's Collaboration Exploration Initiative (CEI) to advance drilling at its Diamantina Copper-Gold Project and Bulimba Gold Project. This funding, totaling A$275,000 for Diamantina and A$137,500 for Bulimba, is set to propel exploration efforts in critical minerals and precious metals within highly prospective regions of Queensland, underscoring the state's commitment to fostering new discoveries through supportive government programs. The Bulimba project is particularly notable for being the initial drilling phase under a non-binding joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania (SMMO).

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