⛏️Revisions to Mining Claims Regulations by Bureau of Land Management
This direct final rule (DFR) revises regulations containing general provisions related to requirements for locating, recording, and maintaining mining claims or sites under the Mining Law of 1872. This DFR updates terminology, clarifies language, and removes obsolete provisions.
Learn More⛏️Revisions to Mining Claims Regulations by BLM
This direct final rule (DFR) revises regulations containing general provisions related to failure to comply with the regulations governing requirements for locating, recording, and maintaining mining claims or sites under the Mining Law of 1872, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). This DFR updates terminology, clarifies language, and removes obsolete provisions.
Learn More⛏️DOL Notice on Fire Protection Information Collection for Mines
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More⛏️Notice of $100 Million EXIM Loan Application for Mining Project
This Notice is to inform the public the Export-Import Bank of the United States ("EXIM") has received an application for final commitment for long-term loans or financial guarantees in excess of $100 million. Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to final action on these Transactions.
Learn More⛏️2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals and Its Business Impact
The United States remains heavily dependent on imports of certain mineral commodities that are vital to the Nation's economic and national security interests. This dependency has the potential to create strategic vulnerabilities arising from adverse foreign actions, pandemics, natural disasters, or other events that can disrupt the supply of critical minerals. The Department of the Interior (DOI) published Lists of Critical Minerals in 2018 \1\ and 2022.\2\ Section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to update the List of Critical Minerals every three years. This is a Notice of an opportunity to comment on the 2025 draft List of Critical Minerals.
Learn More⚒️Draft Environmental Assessment for Navajo Energy Coal Lease Modifications
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announce that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available. The draft EA analyzes the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Federal coal lease modification application (LMA), serial number MTM 110693, and lease-by-application (LBA) and mining plan, MTM 105485-01, for Spring Creek Mine. The BLM also announces that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Fair Market Value (FMV), Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contained in the proposed LBA lease tracts. The BLM and OSMRE take these actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; the Mineral Leasing Act, as amended; and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended.
Learn More⛏️Agency Notice on Information Collection for Mineral Exploration
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) proposes to renew an information collection.
Learn More⛏️Notice of Intent for South Railroad Mine Environmental Impact Statement
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, Elko, Nevada, intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to consider the effects of authorizing Gold Standard Ventures (US) Inc.'s South Railroad Mine Project in Elko County, Nevada. This notice announces the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues.
Learn More⛏️Public Hearing Notice on Fair Market Value for Little Eccles Coal Lease
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting public comments on the fair market value (FMV) and maximum economic recovery (MER) of the coal resources contained in the proposed Skyline Mine Little Eccles lease by application (LBA). This Federal Register notice complies with the Mining Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Learn More⛏️Notice of Coal Lease Sale for Falkirk Mining Company in ND
Notice is hereby given that Federal coal resources in lands in McLean County, North Dakota, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
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