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In a cautionary tale for renewable energy developers operating on split estates, the United States v. Osage Wind, LLC litigation continues to carry significant legal and practical implications.

As the Biden-Harris administration focuses on the clean energy transition, it has emphasized the need to strengthen the US supply chain for critical minerals.

The Executive Order on Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources instructs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) to expedite review of mineral exploration...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized two rules related to the capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide, a process that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere: the Geologic Sequestration (GS) rule and a Clean Air Act rule requiring reporting of GHG emissions from GS facilities and all other facilities that inject carbon dioxide (CO2) underground.

On March 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC" or the "Commission") Division of Corporation Finance (the "Division") released a staff statement (the "Statement") expressing the view of SEC staff that certain proof-of-work mining activities do not involve the offer or sale of securities

If previous years were labeled as years of "energy transition," 2026 will be the year that "energy affordability" dominates politics and policy, with the electricity system as the central focus.

Governments all over the world are accelerating their implementation of measures to fulfill their obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

On December 23, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) formally announced receipt and commencement...

Decision finds operator of a lead and zinc smelter not liable as an "arranger" under CERCLA for aerial deposition of heavy metals.

Several proposed bills targeting data centers have been proposed in the 2026 session of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Most of these bills failed to make it out of committee; however, one bill – HB 2992 –passed the State House of Representatives on March 23, 2026 by a vote of 92-2, indicating a broad level of bipartisan support at least in the House. The bill is currently under consideration by the State Senate.

As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the midstream – the processing and refining of raw materials into usable industrial inputs – is increasingly viewed as a strategically important section of the metals value chain and key to industrial sovereignty. However, despite the strong demand narrative, midstream projects in the UK and Europe face significant challenges.

On December 11, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed rules required under Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Act").

The Trump Administration has revitalized federal financing programs with renewed urgency, particularly through the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). With recent major announcements including a $17.5 billion commitment for nuclear reactors and comprehensive new guidance issued in May 2026, EDF presents significant opportunities for companies seeking debt financing for energy and critical minerals projects that align with administration priorities across nuclear, advanced geot

Demand disruption is having current and continuing profound economic consequences that require new capabilities and strategies for mining companies.

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The Trump Administration is becoming increasingly focused, and ambitious, in implementing its agenda to secure US access to critical minerals and rare earth materials.

On January 11, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the Department of the Interior released a scoping report analyzing a wide range of proposed reforms to the federal coal leasing program...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published for public comment proposed rules to implement Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.