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Surge releases pre-feasibility study for Nevada North lithium project
The study estimates US$9.81 billion in after-tax net present value; this is a modeled project case, not an operating result.
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American Pacific plans downhole surveys at Montana’s Madison project
Imaging and geophysical measurements following earlier M26C-02 results are intended to guide possible step-out drilling.
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EIA lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $96 a barrel
The October outlook raised its 2026 and 2027 Brent price forecasts, citing constrained Middle East oil flows and market tightness.
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EIA sees higher winter bills for heating-oil and electric households
The agency expects homes using gas and propane to spend less this winter, while heating-oil households face the largest increase.
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DOE plans up to $150 million for Alaska transmission link
The Beluga-Healy project is expected to add a second high-voltage route across Alaska’s Railbelt, with total planned investment of $418 million.
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Adamera completes underground inspection at Washington’s Talisman mine
An initial site visit found no barrier to safe re-entry, but a fuller engineering assessment is still required.
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DOE opens $100 million cybersecurity support opportunity for smaller utilities
The funding opportunity would support nonprofit partnerships serving rural and municipal electricity providers; it is an announced intent, not an award.
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Grande Portage signs gold offtake agreement for Alaska’s New Amalga
The Ocean Partners agreement could cover up to 100% of output during the first seven operating years.
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DOE offers conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for Vistra nuclear upgrades
The proposed financing would support uprates and modernization at three operating reactors in Pennsylvania and Ohio, subject to further conditions.
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FDA seeks input on safeguards for early ibogaine trials
The agency is asking about trial design, dosing, safety monitoring and oversight, with comments due November 20.
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DOE opens annual basic research funding call of up to $400 million
The FY2027 opportunity invites institutions to seek support for research across seven Office of Science programs.
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FDA approves balloon-expandable pulmonary valve for children
The Autus valve is widened later with a balloon catheter; six-month study findings cover the first 60 of 62 enrolled patients.
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