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Articles by J.J. Smith

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Geothermal News

Report to Congress Outlines Importance of Geothermal Energy, and the Significance of Drilling

Report cites USGS assessment and BLM regulation of geothermal drilling reserve pits
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 27, 2026
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Report cites USGS assessment and BLM regulation of geothermal drilling reserve pits


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Mining News

Mining for ‘Critical Minerals and Metals’ Driven by AI

Exploration at the Whistler Gold-Copper project in Alaska and CuMo Project in Idaho are progressing as demand surges
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 22, 2026
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Exploration at the Whistler Gold-Copper project in Alaska and CuMo Project in Idaho are progressing as demand surges


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Remediation News

EPA’s Rulemaking Process that Produced PFAS Rule is Focus of Litigants Arguments

Petitioners’ lawyer said 60 days to comment on the proposed rule was insufficient
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 21, 2026
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Petitioners’ lawyer said 60 days to comment on the proposed rule was insufficient


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Geothermal Research

The DOE Recently Created the Geothermal Center of Excellence. Here's why.

The Center says it plans to unite government and private sector research on geothermal energy
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 14, 2026
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The Center says it plans to unite government and private sector research on geothermal energy


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Remediation

Latest Methods Used by Labs to Detect PFAS Outlined

In-house detection of PFAS in water, air, and solids is increasing
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 13, 2026
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An in-house detection of PFAS in water, air, and solids is increasing. 


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Remediation News

'Unique’ Situations Can Shape Efforts to Remove PFAS Substances

Blended water sources; landfill contamination and various types of absorbents used can effect water quality
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 7, 2026
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Blended water sources; landfill contamination and various types of absorbents used can effect water quality


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Water Policy News

Senate Bill Supporting Aquifer Research Opposed by U.S. Geological Survey

Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, supports demonstration projects
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
October 5, 2026
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Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, supports demonstration projects


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Water Policy News

EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan Expected to Cut Industrial Discharges of PFAS Substances

The new plan includes a list of more than 180 state reuse regulations, guidelines compiled by EPA
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
September 24, 2026
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The new plan includes a list of more than 180 state reuse regulations, guidelines compiled by EPA


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Geothermal

Bipartisan Support is Present for Senate Bills Advancing Geothermal Energy

Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, and support demonstration projects.
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
September 24, 2026
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Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, and support demonstration projects. 


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Environmental News

Renewed DOE Science Panel Includes ‘Geothermal Heat’ Among its Priorities

Electricity generation urged to be part of the panel’s geothermal focus
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
September 17, 2026
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