The Driller Staff

As the fight over America’s energy future continues, Alaska once again finds itself at the heart of it—caught between oil rigs and caribou herds, national policy and local tradition.

A rush of proposals to mine the state’s famed “sky islands” with water drawn from overtaxed aquifers is drawing opposition from people who know the industry’s boom and bust cycles.

Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.

Two rural communities in the Pacific Northwest have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pioneering water infrastructure upgrades

While the administration heralds these moves as steps toward energy independence and scientific integrity, critics warn of potential safety risks and political interference.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright  announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020.

The upcoming signing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy is more than a formality—it reflects Washington's broader Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) initiative.

With the minerals in the ground and global demand soaring, Greenland isn’t waiting forever. As Nathanielsen put it: if the West doesn’t show up soon, someone else will.

This action adds to a wave of recent executive orders aimed at reviving coal and curbing clean energy initiatives, stirring significant resistance from states and consumer protection groups alike.

Resolution Copper, which says the site holds the second-largest known copper deposit in the world, has said the project could meet 25% of U.S. copper demand