Last week, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed the creation of a national stockpile of critical minerals to enhance economic and national security as part of a broader $100 billion industrial policy plan. The initiative seeks to boost domestic production and processing

Perpetua's Stibnite Gold Project is situated in one of Idaho’s most historic mining regions. Much like Minnesota’s Iron Range, the Stibnite site was crucial to U.S. war efforts during World War II, producing an astounding 90% of the Antimony used to produce explosives and

Operating for over 120 years, the Kennecott Mine is the second-largest copper producer in the United States and supplies domestically sourced copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and tellurium both nationally and internationally. The mine is located in the Oquirrh Mountains near

The original U.S. Bureau of Mines was founded on July 1, 1910, under the Department of the Interior, with the primary mission of ensuring the nation had sufficient nonfuel mineral resources to meet national security and other critical needs. The Bureau’s work focused on research

NewRange Copper Nickel has recycled over 25,000 tons of steel—and counting—in its demolition and recycling work at the former LTV Steel concentrator. That’s nearly double the amount of steel used to construct U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings!

Last week, Senators Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Mike Lee (UT) introduced the Senate version of the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at strengthening America’s critical mineral supply chain. The Critical Mineral Consistency Act mirrors legislation

This January marks three years since talon Metals entered into an agreement with Tesla Inc. to supply nickel concentrate from the proposed Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota. Under the agreement, Tesla committed to purchasing 75,000 metric tonnes (165 million pounds) of

Check out our new video series, I Am Mining, to get an inside look at the incredible men and women shaping the mining industry! Learn more about who they are and gain a deeper understanding of the essential roles they play. Watch now: miningamerica.org/iammining #IamMining

President-Elect Donald J. Trump announced plans yesterday via social media to expedite permitting for projects with private investments exceeding $1 billion. This could impact projects like Resolution Copper, Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, and NewRange Copper Nickel's NorthMet project

Last week, Michigan's fully permitted Copperwood Mine Project in the Western Upper Peninsula, operated by Highland Copper Company Inc., advanced further as the state House Appropriations Committee approved a $50 million funding reallocation. The funds are earmarked for

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared a National Energy Emergency, emphasizing the urgent need to address vulnerabilities in the nation’s energy supply and infrastructure. The executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize domestic energy production,

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled a new "pre-plan coordination" policy to improve the efficiency of the permitting process's for mineral projects on public lands. This initiative emphasizes early engagement between mining operators and regulatory agencies before

Better In Our Back Yard applauds the Senate’s confirmation of Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior with a vote of 79-18. With his strong leadership background and deep understanding of energy policy, Burgum is well-positioned to advance responsible resource development that

Breaking!!! 🚨🚨🚨 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber reintroduced the Superior National Forest Restoration Act, which seeks to overturn the Biden Administration’s mineral withdrawal of 225,000 acres in Northeast Minnesota. Overturning the withdrawal will restore significant

Last week, Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Mike Lee of Utah introduced the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025, mirroring the Critical Minerals Consistency Act reintroduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Juan Ciscomani in Arizona and Congresswoman Susie Lee of Nevada.

Last night during his address to Congress, President Donald J. Trump Donald J. Trump reaffirmed his administration's commitment to taking historic action to diversify and expand domestic production of critical minerals and rare earths—key to national security, economic growth, and a resilient

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for communities in the U.P. of Michigan! Last month, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld critical permits for the Great Lakes Tunnel project, reaffirming the legal standing of this vital infrastructure initiative. Then, just yesterday, the

Confusing. Twin Metals Minnesota Pete Stauber

Commissioner Jugovich is exactly correct. You can’t claim to support miners while opposing the very projects that create mining jobs. If Senator Smith truly stands with the Iron Range, she should be backing responsible mining—not blocking it. Tina Smith Twin Metals Minnesota

Less than 24 hours after news broke the Senate parliamentarian stripped critical mineral language from the reconciliation bill, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and DOI Secretary Doug Burgum announced they be started the process to cancel the mining moratorium in Northern MN.