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American Critical Minerals secures BLM permits for 2026

American Critical Minerals has secured final potassium prospecting permits from the US Bureau of Land Management for its Green River Project in Utah, set to commence on June 1, 2026. This pivotal development, the culmination of over a decade of work, will enable the company to initiate a seven-drill-hole program to evaluate historical potash data and explore for lithium and bromine within the Paradox and Leadville formations. The project underscores a strategic move towards bolstering domestic supply chains for essential agricultural and critical battery minerals in the United States.

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Secretary Wright Announces Leadership Changes to Deliver Affordable, Reliable and Secure Energy to the American People

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced significant leadership changes, with Kyle Haustveit confirmed as Under Secretary of Energy and Alex Fitzsimmons appointed as Associate Deputy Secretary and Senior Advisor to Secretary Chris Wright. These appointments, occurring on May 22, 2026, signal a potential continued emphasis on domestic energy production, including hydrocarbons and geothermal, aligning with President Trump’s energy agenda and holding substantial implications for the U.S. mining sector, particularly coal and critical minerals.

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Arafura announces FID on Nolans project in Australia

Arafura Rare Earths has announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Nolans Rare Earths Project in Australia’s Northern Territory, marking a significant step towards establishing the country's first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation. This pivotal development, supported by strong financial commitments from the Australian government and robust international offtake agreements, positions Nolans to deliver 4,440 tonnes per annum of neodymium-praseodymium oxide, crucial for the automotive, wind energy, and high-technology sectors amidst a global drive to diversify critical minerals supply chains. Construction for the project is slated to commence in September 2026, with Hatch leading engineering, procurement, and construction management.

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Energy Secretary Saves Midwest from Losing Critical Coal Generation Ahead of Peak Summer Demand

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a critical emergency order to keep the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan, operational through August 16, 2026, averting potential grid reliability issues and blackouts in the Midwest during peak summer demand. This move highlights ongoing concerns about grid stability and resource adequacy, underscoring the vital, dispatchable role of coal despite planned retirements across the nation. The decision impacts the mining sector by reinforcing the continued demand for thermal coal in specific, high-stakes scenarios.

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MAX Power Mining, Moose Jaw to advance natural hydrogen commercialization

MAX Power Mining has partnered with the City of Moose Jaw to accelerate the potential commercialization of natural hydrogen within Saskatchewan’s Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor, a strategic energy hub. This collaboration aims to leverage the Lawson natural hydrogen discovery, Canada’s first, and the promising Genesis Trend to establish Saskatchewan as a global leader in clean energy. The initiative seeks to connect significant resource potential with future demand, driven by MAX Power’s recent identification of a robust second drill target at the Bracken well, which showed high helium values.

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Shuka Minerals begins phase one drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine

Shuka Minerals has commenced phase one drilling at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, targeting a 50% increase in the No.2 ore body's resource. This 2,000-meter program, contracted to Ox Drilling, aims to further assess the significant zinc and lead mineralization while also investigating the potential for strategic by-products like silver, vanadium, gallium, and germanium, underscoring a broader focus on critical mineral development in Africa.

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CIM appoints Lucy Potter as 2028-29 president-elect

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has announced the appointment of Lucy Potter as its president-elect for the 2028-2029 term, effective May 2028. Potter, currently General Manager, Technical and Sustainability, at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds, brings over 25 years of extensive experience across the mining value chain, including senior leadership roles at major global miners. Her appointment signals a strategic focus on balancing growing global demand with sustainable development and fostering operational excellence within the Canadian minerals and metals industry.

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Cove Kaz, Skyline sign merger agreement

Cove Kaz Capital Group and Skyline Builders Group have signed a definitive merger agreement, anticipating the formation of Kaz Resources, a Nasdaq-listed entity under the ticker ‘KAZR’. This strategic consolidation aims to establish a global leader in critical minerals, particularly tungsten and rare earths, destined for the US defense and industrial sectors. The merger, which includes the significant acquisition of Kaz Critical Minerals' 15 licenses in Kazakhstan, is strategically poised to leverage substantial US government financial backing for its advanced exploration and late-stage projects.

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