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AEP to Acquire Longview Coal-fired Power Plant, Permitted Site for Natural Gas Plant, W.Va.
August 17, 2026
American Electric Power has announced plans to purchase the 710 MW coal-fired Longview Power Plant in Monongalia County for an undisclosed price. “AEP has reached agreements to acquire the Longview Power Plant and Mountain State Clean Energy development site near
Stillwater Mine Union Workers Gather for Town Hall as Contract Negotiations Continue, Montana
August 17, 2026
More than 50 union members and community residents gathered Thursday night at the United Steelworkers union hall in Columbus as contract negotiations between United Steelworkers Local 11-0001 and Sibanye Stillwater remain unresolved. The town hall allowed union leaders to update
Caterpillar Foundation Supports Venezuela Earthquake Recovery with $250,000 Donation
August 17, 2026
In response to the earthquake in Venezuela, the Caterpillar Foundation has donated $250,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) Global Recovery Fund to support rapid response and long-term recovery in Venezuela. CDP is collaborating with local non-governmental organizations to
Liontown Commences Early Works, Long-lead Procurement at Kathleen Valley Expansion, Australia
August 17, 2026
Liontown Limited said it is proceeding with early works and long-lead item procurement in support of the planned expansion of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, ahead of a formal final investment decision (FID) expected at the end of Q1 FY2027.
DuPont Launches End-to-End Portfolio to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction
August 17, 2026
DuPont has launched an end-to-end direct lithium extraction (DLE) portfolio comprising more than 20 products across multiple technologies, designed to improve lithium recovery and provide tailored solutions for diverse brine resources, supporting scalable lithium production amid accelerating global demand. As
FERC Appoints McKenna Skeeters as Chief of Staff, James Dawson as General Counsel
August 17, 2026
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has appointed McKenna Skeeters as chief of staff and James Dawson as general counsel. “I am grateful to McKenna and James for their commitment to serve at FERC. Their expertise will be critical to carrying
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy Appoints Catherine Mooney as CEO
August 17, 2026
The council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has appointed Catherine Mooney as its new chief executive officer. Mooney takes the reigns from Nicola McFarlane who served as SACOME’s interim chief executive officer since August 2025.
Eriez Names Drew Hobert Global Mining Sales Director
August 17, 2026
Eriez has appointed Drew Hobert global mining sales director, strengthening the company’s leadership team across the global mining and minerals processing industry. “Drew brings a deep, well-rounded understanding of our business, from his mineral processing expertise to customer engagement, and
Hecla’s Libby Exploration Project Completes Federal Permitting, Montana
August 14, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has completed federal permitting for the Libby Exploration Project. Posted to the FAST-41 transparency dashboard in response to executive order 14241, the Montana-based project is the 19th mining project to complete federal
Ioneer Secures Strategic LOI to Advance Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, Nevada
August 14, 2026
Ioneer Ltd. has entered into strategic non-binding letters of intent (LOI) with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), the Republic of Korea’s specialized public institution mandated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) to facilitate
