Happy Friday!
In the news today…
Grid:
- Utility Dive reports the American Council on Renewable Energy says grid operator MISO’s cost-benefit analysis of a $10.3 billion group of transmission projects could serve as a national model for measuring grid benefits.
Minerals:
- The Washington Post reports on sustainability in mining, focusing on Minnesota.
- Mining.com reports from Reuters that miners will struggle to expand operations in the United States in record time to meet a deadline for sourcing key minerals domestically or from select countries as set out by a bill likely to be passed on Friday, companies and industry watchers said.
Energy:
- Washington Examiner reports advanced nuclear reactor developers are worried about lacking alternatives to Russian high-assay low enriched uranium, the special fuel needed to power their reactors.
World News:
- Washington Examiner reports the European Union’s ban on Russian coal imports officially took effect yesterday, ending a four-month transition period granted by the European Commission in April.