In the news today…
Grid:
- Utility Dive reports that major corporations including Tesla, Google and Amazon voice support for federal regulators’ proposed generator interconnection rule reforms.
Coal:
- Argus reports US coal production likely reached its highest level in nearly three years last quarter, but still may have lagged demand.
Mining:
- Bloomberg reports big coal companies push the obligations of cleaning up mines on to taxpayers.
Minerals:
- Guardian reports that lithium mining companies have staked about 17,000 prospecting claims in Nevada, positioning the state to become a major producer of the mineral used in electric vehicle batteries.