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K2 Gold begins drilling campaign at Mojave Project in California

2026-06-28

K2 Gold has commenced its 2026 exploration and drilling campaign at the wholly owned Mojave Project in Inyo County, California, marking a significant milestone for the company. Following federal environmental approval, the program plans for a minimum of 5,650 meters of drilling, initially focusing on the high-priority Dragonfly Zone and later extending to the Newmont Zone. This substantial exploration effort, backed by a $9.8 million budget, aims to expand known gold mineralization across a 4-kilometer strike length, signaling a major push in a historic US gold-producing region.

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Energy Department Analysis Finds Proposed International Building Codes Would Cost Americans $9.2 Billion Annually

2026-06-28

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released an analysis on June 26, 2026, indicating that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would lead to significant increases in housing construction costs, totaling over $9.2 billion annually. This regulatory shift, described by the DOE as "Green New Scam mandates," could add up to $14,000 to the cost of a new single-family home and presents substantial implications for the construction sector and, by extension, the demand for mined materials. The DOE has urged the International Code Council (ICC) to reconsider these provisions, emphasizing affordability and consumer choice.

Mining equipment hiring in APAC: Who’s building, and will the order books catch up?

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New analysis indicates a significant surge in mining equipment hiring across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with active job postings up 30% year-over-year as of June 25, 2026. This pronounced increase serves as a critical early warning system for market shifts, signaling robust demand, evolving operational capacities, and intensifying competition within the sector, prompting industry leaders to reassess investment strategies and supply chain resilience.

Silverco Mining mobilises contractors at Cusi site in Mexico

2026-06-28

Silverco Mining has announced the mobilization of two experienced local contractors, Mafrissa and Rencer, for underground development and production mining activities at its wholly owned Cusi Silver Complex in Chihuahua, Mexico. This critical step marks an important milestone in the mine's restart plan, with first ore from the Promontorio zone expected in late Q3 2026 and initial concentrate production projected for Q4 2026, positioning Silverco to operate two producing silver mines in Mexico by year-end.

Trump Administration Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Colorado

2026-06-27

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, operational through September 26, 2026, citing critical grid reliability concerns. This marks the third such directive, reversing a planned shutdown and highlighting a broader federal effort under the Trump administration to prevent the premature retirement of coal-fired generation across the nation, aimed at ensuring affordable and secure electricity access. The move underscores significant policy shifts impacting the U.S. energy landscape and the domestic thermal coal mining sector.

Titan Mining unit wins EUL notices for two US Army sites

2026-06-27

Titan Mining, through its subsidiary Empire State Mines, has secured pivotal Conditional Selection Notices from the US Army for Enhanced Use Lease opportunities at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, and Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. This groundbreaking agreement marks the first major public-private partnership for critical mineral processing on American military bases, aiming to establish domestic production of purified micronised graphite (PMG) and coated spherical purified graphite (CSPG) to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign supply chains.

Alliance Nickel starts vat leach test-work at NiWest project

2026-06-27

Alliance Nickel has initiated crucial vat leach test-work on a bulk ore sample from its wholly owned NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia. This strategic move aims to evaluate vat leaching as an alternative to the heap leaching process outlined in the 2024 Definitive Feasibility Study, potentially reducing significant capital expenditure, particularly the A$310 million allocated for water infrastructure, and offering notable metallurgical benefits. The results, expected in the third quarter of 2026, could significantly enhance NiWest's economic viability and development pathway.

DOE Announces Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration Administrator

2026-06-26

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced Travis Kavulla as the new Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), effective with his swearing-in on June 29, 2026. This appointment signifies a strategic move to bolster energy infrastructure and grid reliability in the vital Pacific Northwest, a region crucial for various energy-intensive industries, including mining. Kavulla’s extensive experience is expected to further BPA’s mission of delivering affordable, reliable, and secure power, directly impacting operational stability and long-term investment prospects for mineral resource development.

RCT tech helps historic mine navigate the transition to surface mining

2026-06-26

In a significant development for Canadian mining, RCT, powered by Epiroc, has been instrumental in the successful transition of a historic, prominent Canadian nickel mine from underground to open pit operations. By implementing advanced agnostic automation, including AutoNav Tele on CAT heavy machinery and specialized safety systems like Geofence Zones, the project has not only enhanced operational safety amid the complexities of mining above old voids but also significantly improved operator comfort in extreme weather conditions. This initiative, completed last year, sets a precedent for modernizing brownfield sites and underscores the critical role of innovative technology in extending mine life and ensuring worker well-being in challenging environments.

REalloys raises $100M via institutional placement

2026-06-26

REalloys, a Euclid, Ohio-based company, has successfully secured $100 million through an institutional share placement, earmarking these funds for the development of its ambitious vertically integrated rare earth magnet supply chain. This strategic capital injection aims to establish domestic industrial independence for critical defense-grade materials, supported by upstream assets like Hoidas Lake and a significant 15-year offtake agreement for heavy rare earth concentrates from Greenland's Tanbreez project. The financing announcement closely precedes reports that REalloys may construct a rare earth separation facility at the Toole Army Depot in Utah, signalling robust US government support for critical mineral reshoring efforts despite a temporary dip in REalloys' stock price following the news.

U.S., Qatar, Nigeria, and Algeria Warn Proposed E.U. Methane Regulations Could Disrupt Europe's Oil and Gas Supply

2026-06-25

In a rare joint intervention on June 24, 2026, the United States, Qatar, Nigeria, and Algeria issued a stark warning to European Union leaders, indicating that the proposed EU Methane Regulation (EUMR) could severely disrupt Europe's vital oil and natural gas supplies beginning in January 2027. The four nations, acting as Europe's largest energy suppliers, highlighted critical flaws in the regulation's measuring, reporting, and verification (MRV) requirements, urging immediate amendments to prevent significant negative supply and price impacts across the continent.