TX Mining Monthly
August 2023
Features
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Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC
Industry News
  
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
A new reactor at Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear power plant is now in commercial operation, making it the first new nuclear reactor to start up in the United States since 2016.
  
Source: Reuters
According to S&P Global, the mining industry faces "considerable challenges" meeting larger-than-expected demand for copper, nickel and other electric vehicle metals fueled by U.S. climate law.
  
Source: Count on Coal
Coal and natural gas plants are working overtime this summer to meet soaring power demand thanks to an EPA rule threatening the nation’s grid reliability.
  
Source: enCore Energy
"The U.S. Senate vote to advance the Nuclear Fuel Security Act is recognition that America is committed to clean, reliable nuclear energy and the domestic production of uranium to fuel this low-carbon and safe energy source," said Paul Goranson, CEO of enCore Energy.
  
Source: Mining Weekly
The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing significant challenges refining rare earths for the green energy transition.
TMRA News
  
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HOLT CAT
Buffalo Industrial Supply Inc.
Safety
  
"The purpose of this new campaign is simple: mine operators need to take the time to train miners on equipment and safety protocols, and miners need to take time to remember their training before they begin a task," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Jeannette Galanis.
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