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Those in the critical minerals industry have been waiting to see what President Donald Trump's next move would be after his "Unleashing American Energy" Executive Order on January 20, 2025...

On December 5, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) favorably reported the S.2191, The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, by an 11-8 vote.

Buckle up: In his last term, President Obama has unleashed a flurry of Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda that promise sweeping changes for government contractors and their employees.

Since 2006, the mining industry in the United States has experienced several tragic events. The incidents at Sago, Aracoma, Darby, and Crandall Canyon resulted in sweeping changes in both state and federal mining laws, in addition to increased scrutiny by state and federal regulators.

The Interior Department's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has finally issued its promised NTL No. 2016-N01, "Requiring Additional Security," which supersedes NTL No. 2008-N07, "Supplemental Bond Procedures."

On April 23, 2025, the Department of the Interior announced it will "accelerate" permitting procedures for energy projects by fast-tracking reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a final rule on May 6, 2024, defining eligibility requirements for the clean vehicle credit under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code...

On May 4, 2012, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) unveiled its highly anticipated proposed regulations regarding well stimulation activities on federal and Indian lands.

In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced on X that the U.S. Treasury is halting new penny production, citing the cost to produce the 1-cent coin exceeds its face value by more than double.

On June 3, 2014, Grant Township adopted the Ordinance, which attempted to establish a "Community Bill of Rights for the people of Grant Township."

CM Minera Lumina Copper Chile achieved the eagerly awaited financial close of the Chile-based Caserones copper mine project in August 2011.

On May 30, 2013 the SEC released 12 FAQs relating to disclosure regarding the use of conflict minerals, and nine FAQs relating to disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers.

On June 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a press release proposing rules to modernize disclosures for mining properties...

The Shale Gas Subcommittee of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (the "Subcommittee") released its much-anticipated report on hydraulic fracturing earlier today.

The Western Australian Government has declared a fuel state of emergency across the entire State under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act 1972 (WA) (the Act)...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production" on March 20, 2025, aimed at boosting domestic...

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DBIC) have opened major new funding pathways aimed at strengthening domestic critical mineral supply chains.