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U.S. Fast-Tracks 10 New Mining Projects to Boost Critical Mineral Production

The latest round of projects includes proposed developments targeting copper, nickel, palladium, uranium, silver, and titanium dioxide.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 5, 2025
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President Donald Trump has also directed a review of potential tariffs on critical mineral imports, further signaling a policy shift toward bolstering domestic mining as a matter of national economic and security strategy.


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Shelter-in-Place Lifted Following Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Brenham

Brenham is located approximately 75 minutes northwest of downtown Houston
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 5, 2025
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The incident occurred where a private contractor was conducting routine water well drilling. During the operation, unexpected emissions of hydrogen sulfide.


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What’s Changing in U.S. Water Policy? Key 2025 Updates to Environmental Rules

Presentations made on the National Environmental Policy Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Endangered Species Act
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
May 5, 2025
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'Uncertainty' about federal funding as directed by NEPA and the CWA is prevalent among utilities, according to Sigl, who said NEPA “has been extremely volatile since late” 2024.  


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Flomatic Promotes Daniel Hidalgo to LATAM Sales and Marketing Manager

The drilling waste management market is expected to hit $8.2 billion by 2033, a growth of 5.9% per year.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 2, 2025
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Daniel Hidalgo to lead regional growth and global marketing efforts in newly expanded role at Flomatic.


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Open House on Charlevoix Superfund Cleanup Effort

The cleanup plan is part of a broader initiative to ensure the long-term health of Charlevoix’s drinking water supply.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 30, 2025
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The event will take place at the Charlevoix Public Library’s Community Room A, brings together representatives from the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).


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Celebrating Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

The EPA recognized 38 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 29, 2025
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Senior Advisor Jessica Kramer recognized 38 outstanding projects that show how smart investment and creative thinking can make a real difference.


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Score of Actions Listed Under EPA’s New PFAS Initiative

Actions include EPA designating itself as the lead agency to address PFAS
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
April 29, 2025
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The new initiative will enable EPA to tackle “PFAS from all of EPA’s program offices, advancing research and testing, stopping PFAS from getting into drinking water systems, holding polluters accountable, and providing certainty for passive receivers,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.


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South Texas Developers Make a Sales Pitch to Sell Groundwater

Will Laredo Buy It?
Martha Pskowski
April 18, 2025
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Laredo has long sought a secondary water supply to supplement the Rio Grande. A development in Webb County could provide a solution—but one with a hefty price tag.


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A New Executive Order: The Push for Domestic Mineral Production Draws Praise and Scrutiny

SME Applauds Executive Order to Boost U.S. Mineral Production and National Security
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 16, 2025
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Some warn that streamlining development too aggressively could create economic instability in rural areas if mining booms aren’t matched by long-term infrastructure or diversification planning.


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The Driller Newscast episode 147: Global Geothermal Collaboration at NY-GEO 2025
Episode 147 – The Driller Newscast

NY-GEO Recruits Global Geothermal Experts to Share Knowledge

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
John Ciovacco
April 15, 2025
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John Ciovacco and Brock Yordy discuss NY-GEO 2025 sessions and global geothermal perspectives.



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