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U.S. Geological Survey Funds Critical Minerals Research in Mine Waste

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a $5 million funding opportunity [...]

Cobalt Holdings Plans £174 Million London Stock Market Float

On May 12, 2025, Cobalt Holdings unveiled its plan to raise approximately $230 million (£174 [...]

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on Rare Earths Supply Chain

On May 14, 2025, MP Materials and Saudi Arabia’s state mining giant Ma’aden signed a [...]

U.S. Fast-Tracks Permitting for Critical Mineral Projects

In May 2025, the U.S. federal government took a decisive step to accelerate domestic production [...]

Canada’s Approach to Community Ownership in Clean Energy Projects

Canada is advancing its clean energy transition by actively promoting Indigenous community ownership in renewable [...]

Enhancing Community Engagement in New England’s Energy Transition

Enhancing community engagement has emerged as a critical priority in New England’s ongoing energy transition. [...]

Indigenous Communities Seek Greater Control in Chile’s Lithium Projects

Indigenous communities in Chile’s Atacama Desert are actively seeking greater control and meaningful participation in [...]

New England Wind Project Enhances Community Engagement with Fisheries

The New England Wind project, developed by Avangrid, has implemented a comprehensive community engagement strategy [...]

U.S. Launches Grain Belt Express, Nation’s Largest Transmission Line

The Grain Belt Express, developed by Invenergy, is poised to become the largest electric transmission [...]

U.S. Department of Energy Identifies Federal Sites for AI Data Centers Powered by Clean Energy

In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the identification of 16 federally [...]