NEWS OF THE DAY: Biden Administration Supports Oil, Mining Projects Backed by TrumpTimothy Buco, The Wall Street Journal, June 1, 2021 Biden administration lawyers are defending oil and mining projects approved under the Trump administration, benefiting ConocoPhillips, Rio Tinto PLC, BHP Group Ltd. and others at the expense of environmental and tribal groups challenging the projects. In a series of court arguments this spring, the administration … read more
News of the Day: Metals price rally could hamper switch to green energy — IEACecilia Jamasmie, Mining.Com, May 5, 2021 Soaring metals prices may be good for miners, but they risk the ongoing transition to clean energy as batteries, solar panels and wind turbines need considerable amounts of copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and other minerals to be manufactured, a report warns. … read more
“UAF is now operating the newest coal power plant in the U.S. It’s also one of the most environmentally advanced coal plants yet built, achieving enormous reductions in emissions.” We need innovation and reliable energyJoe Usibelli Jr., Anchorage Daily News, February 25, 2021 Anchorage IBEW business manager Dave Reaves recently declared that because of climate change, Alaska needs to move … read more
