“We will drill, baby, drill!”
This was an emphatic promise from President Donald J. Trump during his Inaugural Address on January 20, 2025; but also his campaign mantra that, in part, contributed to his electoral and...more
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently introduced a significant policy shift aimed at streamlining the permitting process for mineral projects on public lands....more
2/27/2025
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently introduced a significant policy shift aimed at streamlining the permitting process for mineral projects on public lands. With the launch of the new “pre-plan coordination”...more
1/23/2025
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A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Earthworks v. U.S. Department of the Interior has important implications for mining companies operating on public lands. This ruling upholds the Bureau of...more