Mining & Mineral Exploration Drilling

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Don’t hesitate to ask for help — from local job centers, retraining programs, or fellow miners who’ve transitioned.

Drilling holes in the ground brings some unique challenges and a quirky attraction that are not common with other types of heavy equipment operation. When we drill into the ground, we drill into the unknown formation that lies beneath our feet.

Ontario may still hold world-class mineral wealth—from gold in Red Lake to nickel in the Ring of Fire—but its ability to attract mining investment depends on more than geology.

In drilling operations, copper isn’t a headline material—but it's critical nonetheless.

The investment, part of President Donald Trump’s America First Energy Agenda, marks one of the largest federal commitments to land restoration and economic revitalization in coal-producing regions.

Halliburton will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells in GeoFrame Energy's geothermal and direct lithium extraction (DLE) project in East Texas

Despite setbacks, Senator Lee reaffirmed his commitment to the broader effort, stating, “I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.”

Supporters argue the 2024 rule burdened regulators and states with confusing definitions, inflexible deadlines, and extra layers of federal review

The ocean floor holds key minerals we need for clean energy, but tapping into them could come at a serious environmental cost.

As the expansion moves forward, the debate continues over the balance between energy development and environmental protection.