In the news today…
Mining:
- The Outsider Club carries an op-ed in which the author argues that America needs to support mining to become self-sufficient in minerals.
- The Nevada Independent reports a panel on renewable energy at the Nevada Mining Association’s annual convention considers the benefits and challenges of placing solar projects on mine sites.
- The Heartland Institute reports, in an effort to support Idaho’s mining industry, state lawmakers and policymakers recently enacted the first major changes to the state’s mining law in 50 years.
Coal:
- The Billings Gazette reports the Wyoming legislature votes to create a committee to address the negative effects of the recent coal bankruptcies across the state.
- S&P Global reports EIA forecasts U.S. coal production for 2019 to fall 10.6 percent compared to last year.
ACE Rule:
- E&E Greenwire reports Sen. Ben Cardin introduced a measure to block the ACE rule, using a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval.
- E&E Greenwire reports critics of the ACE rule do not want the litigation fast-tracked and say there is no justification to do so.
Minerals:
- The Washington Times reports reducing our dependence upon foreign countries for critical minerals is vital to our nation’s long-term interests.
- Daily Journal Online reports Missouri Cobalt is fast becoming an industry leader for battery materials, citing hardworking Americans as a key to their success.
- The Nevada Appeal reports the joint venture between Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Goldcorp Corp. ushers in a new era for Nevada hardrock mining, in which Nevada Gold Mines can save close to a half billion a year.
- Mining.com reports demand for metals used in battery electric vehicles could rise sixfold if electric cars reach 8% of road traffic by the mid-2020s.