In the news today…
Minerals:
- CNBC reports as automakers around the world set bold targets for vehicle electrification, many in the industry are looking to nickel — an integral component of most lithium ion batteries — as a major hurdle.
Uranium:
- Arizona Daily Sun carries a letter to the editor which dismays uranium mining in the U.S.
- Wall Street Journal reports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken the global market for uranium, a critical fuel for nuclear-power plants, prompting some in the U.S. to propose reviving domestic production.
Coal:
- Argus reports Wyoming governor Mark Gordon (R) today signed a bill that will lower the severance tax rate on surface coal mining.
- Politico Pro reports New England’s last remaining coal plant will continue chugging along through at least 2026 after securing another capacity contract in the regional auction that dictates what power resources will supply the Northeast power grid in the coming years.
EPA:
- Argus reports a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) science advisory panel is recommending the agency tighten some of its standards for fine particulate matter (PM).