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Why the Driller E.G.O. Award Matters

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National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 26, 2025
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Reach out to our editor Johnny Oldani for help on how to submit. You can call him at 248-838-8535 or email him at oldanij@bnpmedia.com - do NOT be afraid to reach out!


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Chinese Mining Firm Downplays Toxic Waste Spill as Residents Reel From Impacts

China Nonferrous Mining told investors its waste pit collapse did not have a “significant impact”
Katie Surma
September 24, 2025
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China Nonferrous Mining told investors its waste pit collapse did not have a “significant impact” on Zambia’s environment or residents. 


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Propping Up a Dying Industry: How Federal Policy Keeps Coal on Life Support

John Oldani
John Oldani
September 18, 2025
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Coal is being kept on life support, not because it’s the best or cheapest option, but because of political commitments to an industry long past its prime.


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How Smarter Solution Delivery Systems Are Reshaping Heap Leach Efficiency

Modern Irrigation Tech That's Changing the Game
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Shaun Ebert
September 5, 2025
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Legacy systems aren’t cutting it anymore. Precision irrigation systems are helping mines boost recovery rates, cut chemical and water waste, and stay ahead of regulatory demands.


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An Autonomous Drill Rig… in a Quarry? Yep, That Just Happened

Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in U.S.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 3, 2025
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Epiroc and Luck Stone plan to share performance data publicly, meaning others in the industry can learn from this instead of watching from the sidelines in disbelief.


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Digging Deep: The Future of Water Wells, Mining, and Geothermal in an Era of Climate Reckoning

John Oldani
John Oldani
August 29, 2025
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There’s an old saying in the industry: “If you want to understand the world’s future, look underground.” That’s never been truer than it is today.


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EPA Awards $1.7M to Tackle Cross-Border Mining Pollution

The grant recipients include a mix of Tribal nations and state agencies located in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 28, 2025
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The Transboundary Watershed Grant Program is led jointly by EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Region 8, and Region 10 offices.


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Ask Brock: How to Keep Clean in an Urban Drilling Environment

Urban drilling doesn’t have to mean chaos, ruts, or a clean-up nightmare.
John Oldani
John Oldani
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Brock Yordy
August 27, 2025
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Got a question for the next installment of Ask Brock? And stay tuned for more - every week.


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Major Copper Projects in Argentina and the Global Game

Glencore Seeks $13 Billion in Incentives
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 27, 2025
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As global demand for copper surges, driven by electrification and renewable energy infrastructure, Argentina’s copper-rich Andes region may offer a new frontier for mining.


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Tudor Gold Heads Underground

Tudor holds 60% of Treaty Creek—bordering Seabridge Gold’s KSM project and Newmont’s Brucejack mine.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 25, 2025
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Tudor’s case is undeniably compelling: a ramp for uninterrupted exploration, meaningful resources, and expanding control of the project.


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