In the news today…
Minerals:
- Law 360 reports the federal government’s approval of an 18,000-acre open-pit lithium mine in northern Nevada is a violation of Indigenous’ rights, according to a recent report, which says at least six tribes have ties to the site where they’ve experienced violations against their religion, culture and ancestral lands.
Energy:
- Argus reports coal-fired generation in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) rose from year-earlier levels for a second month in a row in January as generators cut natural gas generation.
Grid:
- Canary Media reports that state regulators have approved Duke Energy’s gas plant buildout despite N.C. climate law. The utility is supposed to cut greenhouse gas emissions 70% by 2030, but North Carolina’s utility commission has approved its plan to build new fossil-gas power plants.