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EPA Moves to Protect Little Colorado River from Uranium Mine Waste

Exposure to uranium contamination has been linked to elevated cancer rates, kidney disease, and other serious health conditions.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 29, 2025
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The project reflects a broader recognition that uranium’s legacy isn’t just historical—it’s a present-day public health and environmental justice issue.


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EPA OKs Arizona’s Request for Primary Enforcement of Underground Injection Wells

Arizona enforcement of the six classes of injection wells effective Oct. 15, 2025
J.J. Smith
September 28, 2025
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The EPA’s approval of Arizona’s underground injection control (UIC) program primacy application will allow Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality to authorize underground injection for all underground injection wells.


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REalloys Secures Major Rare Earth Supply Deal with St George Mining

Alliance boosts U.S. rare earth supply with Brazil’s Araxá Project.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 26, 2025
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With projects like Araxá gaining momentum, and with companies investing across the entire value chain, the mining industry is no longer just digging—it’s building.


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Why the Driller E.G.O. Award Matters

And Why Your Story Belongs Here
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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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Coal mining in 1918

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
Tom Claridge
Shaun-Ebert
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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