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Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Announces Newly Appointed Members of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on July 9, 2026, the appointment of new members to its Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), setting a strategic course for American energy policy. These 20 leaders from diverse sectors, including oil and gas, renewables, finance, and technology, will serve two-year terms expiring in May 2028, providing crucial counsel to Secretary Chris Wright on vital energy issues. The composition of the board signals a comprehensive approach to securing "affordable, reliable, and secure American energy," holding significant implications for the mining industry's role in supplying critical raw materials.

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Sandvik receives underground equipment order from CoMinVi

Sandvik has secured a significant order, valued at approximately Skr340 million ($35.2 million), from Mexican mining contractor Constructora Minera Villagómez (CoMinVi) for a comprehensive fleet of underground mining equipment. This deal, booked for the second quarter of 2026, not only includes the supply of rock bolters, loaders, and trucks but also a robust four-year agreement for parts and equipment rebuilds, signalling a deepening of their two-decade-long strategic partnership. The investment underscores CoMinVi's growth ambitions in the Mexican mining sector and reinforces Sandvik's position as a leading global equipment provider, particularly in the critical underground segment.

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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) has marked the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts, which expanded the EDF's loan authority to over $250 billion to bolster U.S. energy and industrial leadership. Highlighting significant investments in nuclear power restarts, grid modernization, and critical mineral supply chains, the EDF is driving a national strategy to secure baseload energy, lower consumer costs, and revitalize domestic manufacturing, including a substantial focus on strategic resources and agricultural inputs. This initiative signals a major shift in federal energy policy with profound implications for the mining sector, particularly in uranium, copper, and critical minerals.

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Boliden in talks to buy Votorantim’s controlling stake in Nexa

Boliden is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling stake in Nexa Resources from Brazilian conglomerate Votorantim, a move that could significantly reshape the global zinc and base metals landscape. This potential transaction, valued by Votorantim at approximately 7 billion reais ($1.4 billion), would substantially broaden Boliden's operational footprint and diversify its base metals exposure across Latin America, cementing its position as a leading global producer. Both companies confirmed the confidential talks, though cautioned that a deal's certainty remains unassured, sparking considerable interest among investors and industry analysts.

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Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West?

Brazil is rapidly emerging as a pivotal contender in the global rare earth supply chain, with its vast resource base and advanced ionic clay deposits offering a strategic alternative to Chinese dominance. Insights from the "Energy Technology" podcast, featuring industry leaders and analysts, highlight the nation's geological advantages, the critical role of magnet rare earths for Western economies, and the significant challenges surrounding financing, permitting, and downstream processing that will determine its success in a competitive international market.

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

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.

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

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.

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

<p></p> <p>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.</p> <p>

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Masan looks to foreign investors with tungsten mine growth

<p><strong></strong></p> <p>Masan High-Tech Materials (MHT), Vietnam's leading producer, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its Nui Phao mine and Nui Chiem site, potentially adding 115 million tonnes of tungsten-polymetallic resources and extending operations for decades. This strategic move, announced amidst global demand for critical minerals and tightening non-China supply, is closely linked with Masan Group's efforts to attract international investors through a potential stake sale and aims to bolster Vietnam's position in the global tungsten market while enhancing MHT's corporate profile.</p> <p><strong>

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Nuclear energy hiring is slowing in North America – but leaders can see where capacity and risk are shifting

<p></p> <p>While North America's nuclear energy sector appears to be experiencing a headline slowdown in overall hiring, detailed workforce analytics reveal a nuanced picture where pure-play nuclear operators are strategically expanding their capacity. Data from June 2025 to May 2026 indicates a shift from broad sector growth to a more focused build-out among companies with significant nuclear exposure, while services and engineering firms are retracting. This targeted expansion, particularly evident in operational and compliance-related roles, holds significant implications for the long-term demand for uranium and the broader mining industry.</p> <p>

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