In an era marked by the transition to greener energy sources, there is an intricate dance between achieving net-zero emissions and the critical role mining plays in this endeavor. This compilation of articles titled “Striking...more
6/21/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Consultation ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
NEPA ,
Net Zero ,
Operational Permits ,
Tribal Governments ,
Tribal Lands ,
UK
As discussed throughout this series, mine permitting in the United States is a complicated process. The permitting authorities are a mix of state and federal agencies, and that mix varies depending on where the mine is...more
5/10/2024
/ Biden Administration ,
Consultation ,
Executive Orders ,
Historic Preservation ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Mining ,
Natural Resources ,
NEPA ,
President Clinton ,
Sovereign Territories ,
Tribal Governments ,
Tribal Lands
In this series of articles, your WBD team explores the pathways to finding a balance between responsible regulatory oversight and allowing mining projects for critical minerals to receive timely permitting approvals so they...more
This article is part of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled Striking the Balance: Permitting Reforms for Mining and the Energy Transition. In this series, we’ll explore the...more
4/3/2024
/ Adverse Impact ,
Biden Administration ,
Bureau of Land Management ,
Clean Water Act ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy Projects ,
Impact Assessments ,
Infrastructure ,
Mineral Leases ,
Mineral Leasing Act ,
Mining ,
NEPA ,
Permits ,
Public Land ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Projects
This is the first article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled Striking the Balance: Permitting Reforms for Mining and the Energy Transition. In this series, we’ll explore the...more
3/27/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Ford Motor ,
Green Energy ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Metals ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
NEPA ,
Permits ,
Rare Earth Metals ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Resource Extraction ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles