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Interior Department Approves 16-Year Extension for Montana's Spring Creek Mine

A Boost for Jobs, but at What Cost?
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 15, 2025
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This decision permits the Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) to extract an additional 39.9 million tons of federal coal and supports 280 full-time jobs.


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Liberty Star Minerals Chairman Pushes for Domestic Critical Mineral Policy

The company is urging lawmakers to prioritize American mineral independence.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 15, 2025
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Chairman Pete O’Heeron traveled to the heart of policymaking in Washington, D.C., where he met with staff from key Congressional offices


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Water Facilities Have Increased Cybersecurity, but Most Still Fall Short, Says Security Expert

Threat actors perceive disruptive attacks on infrastructure as a viable strategy
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
April 15, 2025
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The attacks have included threats of contamination and poisoning of water supplies, as well as arson attacks, bombs at water utilities, and others.


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XGS Energy Lands $13M in Fresh Funding to Fuel Water-Free Geothermal Expansion

The company is betting big on its proprietary, water-independent geothermal system
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 14, 2025
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The company recently completed a successful field test of its Thermal Reach Enhancement (TRE) technology and is now operating its first commercial-scale geothermal well in California.


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Two Rural Colorado School Districts Win State Grants as Part of $14.4M Push for Geothermal Energy

Karval School District also received a $225,000 grant to move forward with geothermal heating plans on its campus.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 14, 2025
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In a major step toward clean energy adoption, two rural school districts in Colorado have been awarded funding through a state program supporting the use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling.


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New Michigan PFAS Testing Mandate Stalls Harbor Dredging Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already postponed dredging in Grand Haven’s inner harbor due to the new testing rules.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 14, 2025
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Representatives from EGLE and the Army Corps are scheduled to meet this week to explore possible resolutions, as communities and businesses across Michigan await clarity on a policy that could reshape shipping logistics throughout the Great Lakes region.


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Interior Department Moves to Revitalize Coal Industry, Citing Jobs and Energy Security

Interior moves to revive coal industry with land access, regulatory rollbacks, and royalty relief.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 9, 2025
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The announcement reignites debate over the federal government’s role in shaping the energy landscape.


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VivoPower Restructures Takeover Deal

It Plans Major Spin-Offs Including Tembo and Caret Digital
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 9, 2025
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Founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower has become known for its turnkey decarbonization solutions, serving clients across sectors from mining to transportation. 


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Texas Secures First EPA Approval for CO₂ Injection Well

It Comes Amid Growing Debate Over Carbon Capture
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 8, 2025
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While the EPA’s decision opens the door for one of the largest DAC projects in the country to move forward, it also underscores the need for careful oversight, community engagement, and transparent risk assessment as CCS efforts scale across Texas.


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U.S. Conference of Mayors Urge EPA to Revisit PFAS, Lead Pipe Rules

Executive order directing federal agencies to acquire more data on those rules is catalyst to conference’s action
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
April 7, 2025
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Judy Sheahan, the conference’s assistant executive director for the environment, told The Driller the conference believes 'it was a mistake' for the EPA to set PFAS’ contamination levels in drinking water at 'four parts per trillion,' which Sheahan said is 'detection levels.'


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