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The Driller Newscast episode 141: Governing Global Resources

Transcript | Leading Civilization Requires Water, Fossil Fuels, & Minerals

The Driller Staff

January 29, 2025

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Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth.

Episode 141 – The Driller Newscast

Leading Civilization Requires Water, Fossil Fuels, & Minerals

The Driller Staff

January 29, 2025

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Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth.

The Driller Newscast episode 130: Fighting Climate Change TODAY

Transcript | Fighting Climate Change TODAY

The Driller Staff

October 9, 2024

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The battle against climate change will be won before 2030.

Episode 130 – The Driller Newscast

Fighting Climate Change TODAY

The Driller Staff

October 9, 2024

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The battle against climate change will be won before 2030.

Eagle Mine Life Extended with Recycled Mine Waste

DOE is developing domestic EV production by funding these 25 long-term projects

September 26, 2024

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With projects like the REV Nickel initiative at Eagle Mine, the current administration is taking a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable domestic battery supply chain.

Enhanced Geothermal Systems Projects Get DOE Grants

The funded projects could reduce enhanced geothermal systems’ costs by 90 percent

J.J. Smith

September 9, 2024

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Projects designed to improve the construction of enhanced geothermal systems and to demonstrate how thermal energy storage can reduce energy needs for industry are receiving federal grants totaling $31 million.

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10M in Critical Mineral Development

The Driller Staff

August 27, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $10.2 million in funding for projects to develop environmentally responsible domestic sources of critical minerals, essential for advancing clean energy technologies and reducing reliance on foreign supplies.

The Driller's Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Read our full breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act and stay informed

Sammy Hager

August 12, 2024

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The Inflation Reduction Act represents a historic investment in the United States' clean energy future. For the drilling industry, it offers numerous opportunities to engage in renewable energy projects, improve infrastructure resilience, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Copper Crisis Threatens Green Initiatives

A growing copper supply shortfall is threatening the future of green initiatives and decarbonization.

The Driller Staff

July 3, 2024

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Bimetallic 'Supermetals' offer a promising solution to the looming copper supply crisis, essential for the success of green energy initiatives and technological advancements.