U.S. mining policy failures have allowed China to dominate essential minerals, threatening our economic and national security. The clock is ticking as Washington struggles to respond. Read my op-ed in @InsideSourcesDC here:

RT @countoncoal: The world needs U.S. coal. As China imposes tariffs, global demand is at an all-time high. Our coal exports remain a stabi…

China this week tightened its chokehold on US supply chains by limiting exports of five key minerals in response to US tariffs. We cannot continue to allow this threat to our economic and national security. Read more in my piece for DC Journal:

Congratulations to @ChrisAWright_ on being confirmed to lead @ENERGY. We appreciate his focus on expanding access to abundant, affordable and reliable American energy and look forward to working with him to make that happen.

Congratulations to @DougBurgum on his appointment to lead @Interior. A strong advocate for domestic energy and multiple-use mineral access, he champions policies that boost U.S. energy security and resource independence. His leadership will serve the agency and our nation well.

Congrats to @LeeZeldin on his appointment to lead the EPA. We look forward to working with him to protect the environment while unleashing America’s vast mineral & energy resources to cut foreign reliance & boost national security. Read more in @WaPo:

RT @countoncoal: When will the U.S. run out of coal? According to the @EIAgov, the U.S. consumed just 426 million tons of its 250 billion…

@pjminterconnect now expects peak summer demand to hit 210 GW in 2035. That is a 58 GW upward revision in a year driven by the AI-datacenter revolution. There’s no meeting that demand and preserving reliability without the coal fleet:

Interesting op-ed in The Washington Examiner about the looming U.S. electricity crisis as power demands surge with AI, data centers and industrial growth. Failing renewable energy mandates make coal-fired plants vital for grid stability. Read more here:

As President Trump declared an energy emergency, we saw the perilous state of the nation’s electricity grid play out in real time. The Tennessee Vally Authority was short ~ 6 GW of power Wednesday, prompting a plea to dial down thermostats & conserve energy, even forcing the closure of schools. Simply put, we can’t afford to lose anymore dispatchable power. Read:

Congratulations @ChristieFERC on your appointment as Chair of @FERC. Your focus on the grid reliability crisis caused by lost dispatchable generation and rising demand is critical. We look forward to working together on U.S. energy challenges.

As much of the U.S. braces for an arctic blast, coal keeps the lights on & our homes warm. In my latest blog post, I highlight coal's vital role in grid reliability & why a policy shift is needed to support this essential energy source. Read the post here:

Congratulations to @ARRLimited for ranking as the 3rd most traded company named to the 2025 OTCQX Best 50. Projects like Halleck Creek are a testament to their leadership in building a domestic rare earth supply chain. Read the full press release here:

Coal remains a mainstay of the U.S. energy grid as brutal winter temps remain. But coal power has a policy problem as regulation threatens the fleet’s ability to generate dispatchable power. For more, read the op-ed in @gazettedotcom here:

Great op-ed in @duluthnews highlighting the need to revitalize U.S. mining to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals like gallium, germanium, and antimony, essential for defense, technology, and clean energy. Read more here:

RT @NationalMining:

Congratulations to @SpeakerJohnson on his reelection in the new Congress. He has provided steady and thoughtful leadership through a time of extraordinary challenge, change and opportunity, and we look forward to working with him and the full Congress on key industry priorities in 2025 and beyond.”

The holiday season is a time of togetherness and celebration, but it can be easy to overlook the fact that they are made possible by dozens of industries, including mining. Read my latest blog post on how mining powers the holidays:

RT @NationalMining: The holiday season is a time of togetherness and celebration, but many overlook the fact that they are made possible by…