DOE issues order to keep Michigan coal-fired power plant operating Order directs J.H. Campbell coal-power plant in West Olive to take all steps necessary to remain available to operate and to minimize costs. Staff Writer | May 18, 2026 | 2:53 pm
Ramaco CEO faults China steel dumping for met coal miners’ woe Global steel overproduction and the resulting dumping of steel into world markets are weighing more heavily on demand, CEO Randall Atkins says. Bloomberg News | May 18, 2026 | 12:01 pm
EnergyX targets Utah lithium with Compass Minerals partnership The company’s latest initiative — internally dubbed “Project Powderhound” — marks EnergyX’s third lithium project and its second in the US. Amanda Stutt | May 18, 2026 | 10:52 am
Chile’s economy posts sharpest contraction since late 2022 on mining decline On an annual basis, gross domestic product declined 0.5% in 2025, central bank data showed. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 10:42 am
Sierra Gorda plans $100M exploration push, mine-life extension in Chile Exploration plan will be submitted in 2026 through an environmental impact study. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 10:33 am
Valterra Platinum says input inventories are healthy despite Middle East conflict Company said it also identified other suppliers of inputs to offset any supply risk. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 10:27 am
Zambia forms gold venture to formalize mining, build processing The new vehicle will operate in a part of North-Western Province that was the site of a disorderly gold rush that began last year. Bloomberg News | May 18, 2026 | 9:31 am
MinRes reboots Bald Hill lithium mine after 18-month pause MinRes said it expects to begin ramp-up activities soon, followed by crushing and mining operations next month. Staff Writer | May 18, 2026 | 9:13 am
Iran war pushed platinum market into its first surplus in six quarters, WPIC says In the first quarter, the platinum market recorded a 268,000-ounce surplus compared with a 658,000 deficit in the same period of 2025. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 8:40 am