Trump plans $700 million to build coal plants, export site Trump’s planned initiative is set to include the distribution of $425 million to 13 existing coal plants and $185 million to help build two more. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2026 | 5:37 pm
Surge Battery raises $21M for Nevada lithium project The financing is being led by Brian Paes-Braga, managing partner at SAF Group, and Michael Hess of Hess Capital. Staff Writer | June 3, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Deep Sea Minerals gets NOAA compliance The company is one of several that aim to explore the sea, where polymetallic nodules found on the deep ocean floor contain critical minerals. Staff Writer | June 3, 2026 | 4:53 pm
Stardust Power joins Department of Energy-backed lithium extraction program The project: “Coal- and Waste Coal-based Electrodes for Direct Lithium Extraction from Domestic Waste Streams,” was selected for award negotiations. Staff Writer | June 3, 2026 | 4:45 pm
Canada to extend US steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year The extensions, subject to cabinet approval, would run to June 27 and June 30, 2027. Reuters | June 3, 2026 | 2:57 pm
Cornish Tin & Lithium find field extension, make new discovery at Tregonning Drilling confirmed that a newly identified lithium-bearing rock formation continues far beyond the area where it was first discovered. Staff Writer | June 3, 2026 | 2:44 pm
DOE awards $67M to ElementUSA, Colorado School of Mines for rare earth processing plant The facility, the company said, has the potential to make the Louisiana residue one of the only depleting bauxite residue waste resources in the world. Staff Writer | June 3, 2026 | 2:03 pm
Oklahoma’s attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival Republican Gentner Drummond cited concerns about the project's ties to the United Arab Emirates and potential harm to the state's cattle. Reuters | June 3, 2026 | 1:18 pm
Trump tweaks copper tariff rules ahead of refined metal review Threshold for products considered as being made entirely from US copper was lowered. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2026 | 11:58 am