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Industry News
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US Energy Department launches $16 million prize to grow the mining and critical minerals workforce
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) launched…
Industry News
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DOE selects S&T to build mining technology proving ground
Missouri University of Science and Technology is included in a new $73 million grant to create testing…
Weekly Rundown
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Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 69
Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the…
Industry News
6 days ago
DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation announces $73 million to advance domestic mining technology
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) selected…
Industry News
6 days ago
Caterpillar introduces new Cat D11 XE electric drive dozer
Caterpillar has released its first electric large dozer, the new Cat D11 XE electric drive dozer.…
Industry News
6 days ago
2026-2027 SME Scholarships Now Available
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), its divisions and affiliates are once again offering scholarships to…
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Brazilian court suspends licenses for Sigma Lithium mine
A Brazilian judge ordered the suspension of environmental licenses and mining activities at Sigma Lithium’s…
Industry News
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China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say
Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the U.S. for fear of…
SME’s MINEXCHANGE 2026 was a big success with more than 7,450 attendees participating in technical sessions, social and special events, committee meetings, the exhibition hall and catching up with colleagues and friends. The attendance set a record for Salt Lake City and even topped the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Denver. The atmosphere was one of excitement and optimism for the mining industry.
