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US boron: from critical minerals policy to domestic production

2026-08-18

The United States is strategically moving to re-establish domestic boron production, identifying the mineral as critical for defense, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. 5E Advanced Materials’ Fort Cady project in Southern California, now fully permitted and backed by initial government financing, is positioned to become the nation's first new boron producer in decades, supporting a complete domestic value chain from extraction to advanced materials. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and bolster national security.

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FACT SHEET: The Energy Department is Celebrating President Trump’s Great American Energy Comeback in Midland, Texas

2026-08-18

The United States has achieved unprecedented levels of energy production, leading the world in both oil and natural gas output, with significant contributions from the Permian Basin. This surge, highlighted by Secretary Wright’s visit to Midland, Texas, on August 17, 2026, underscores the nation’s energy dominance, driving economic growth, job creation, and competitive energy prices across the country. The strategic reversal of the LNG export ban has further solidified the U.S. position as a global energy supplier, with exports projected to nearly double by the end of the decade.

OceanaGold to acquire Ausgold for $549m

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OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold Limited for an equity value of approximately A$776 million ($549 million), a strategic move that will integrate Ausgold's advanced Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia into OceanaGold's portfolio. The acquisition, structured as a scheme of arrangement, is expected to conclude by December 2026, adding a high-quality, open-pit development asset projected to produce over 100,000 ounces of gold annually starting in 2029. This deal underscores a growing trend of consolidation among mid-tier gold producers seeking to expand their resource base in tier-one mining jurisdictions.

American Rare Earths, Novex sign MoU for rare earth oxides

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American Rare Earths (ARR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novex, a US-based technology company, aimed at establishing a fully domestic rare earth mine-to-magnet supply chain. This collaboration, formalized on August 17, 2026, through ARR’s subsidiary Wyoming Rare (USA), focuses on converting rare earth oxides from ARR's Halleck Creek Project into essential metals for permanent magnets, addressing a critical bottleneck in US strategic material independence. The initiative is particularly timely given new US defense regulations prohibiting Chinese-sourced rare earth magnets from January 2027.

Vale, ABB sign deal to expand automation at Brazil iron ore plants

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Vale, a global mining giant, and ABB, a leader in industrial technology, have forged a strategic partnership to significantly expand automation, digitalization, and integrated IT/OT solutions across Vale’s iron ore processing operations in Brazil. This landmark agreement follows the successful implementation of advanced technologies at Vale’s Conceição II Model Plant, which was inaugurated in June 2026 and has already demonstrated substantial improvements in productivity, ore quality, and safety. The initiative is a cornerstone of Vale's ambitious "Mining of the Future" strategy, aiming to replicate these proven benefits across multiple facilities and set a new standard for operational excellence in the sector.

Lithium Ionic to sell Salinas lithium assets to PLS Brasil Mineração

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Energy Secretary Announces Cancellation of Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors

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The U.S. Department of Energy, under Secretary Chris Wright, announced on August 12, 2026, the cancellation of three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, citing concerns over reliability, costs, and community feedback. This decision marks a significant shift in national energy policy, moving away from previous "decarbonization" initiatives towards a focus on strengthening the existing grid for affordable and reliable electricity, backed by substantial investments in conventional transmission infrastructure. The implications for the mining sector are significant, particularly concerning energy costs, grid stability for operations, and demand for critical materials used in traditional grid upgrades.

Headwater Gold and Newmont sign earn-in agreement for Jupiter project

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West Red Lake Gold completes phase one of Madsen Mine shaft upgrade

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West Red Lake Gold Mines has successfully completed Phase One of its Madsen Mine shaft upgrade in Ontario, Canada, allowing for the safe hoisting of gold ore and waste at an initial capacity of 200 tonnes per day. This significant milestone is part of a phased refurbishment program aimed at restoring the historic shaft's original 2,000 tonnes per day material haulage capacity, a critical move to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs at the Red Lake mining district operation.

Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Generation Operational in the Midwest

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order on August 14, 2026, directing the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) and Consumers Energy to keep the 1,420-megawatt J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant operational from August 17 to November 14, 2026. This decision, aimed at mitigating critical grid reliability issues and reducing energy costs in the Midwest, underscores the ongoing reliance on thermal coal generation amidst growing energy demand and premature plant retirements, with significant implications for the coal mining industry.

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