In the news today…
Energy:
- Bloomberg reports the US should stop the closure of coal-fired power plants, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, adding the fuel source would be essential to the nation’s power system for decades to come.
- Axios reports on comments from Energy Secretary Chris Wright on energy.
Minerals:
- Politico Pro reports Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) is downplaying any immediate prospects on legislation to bolster U.S. development of critical minerals — arguing Trump’s ongoing climate spending freeze is undermining areas of potential bipartisan progress.