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Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 39
Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the…
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CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world’s first futures contract in…
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Platinum miners favor payouts over projects even as prices surge
Platinum’s run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily…
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China’s Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry
China’s second-ranking official, Premier Li Qiang, inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of…
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Energy Department Awardee to Build First American Aluminum Smelter Since 1980
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined executives of Century Aluminum to celebrate progress…
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India in talks over critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands, sources say
India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over deals to jointly…
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OSMRE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced nearly $120 million in fiscal…
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BHP’s Vicuña could double investment in Argentina copper project to $800 million in 2026, executive says
High in the Andes Mountains, more than 4,200 meters above sea level on the Argentina–Chile…
























I am honored to serve as the 2025 SME President and look forward to all the work that lies ahead. Particularly, I am looking forward to interacting with our members, SME leaders and stakeholders to maximize SME’s value whether that is by improving existing programs performance or developing new programs.


