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Mining (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel is subscribed to by many GR professionals representing miners, explorers and prospectors. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Mining — Washington (#8, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#8, 2026)

EPA releases financial assurance guidance for mine remediation; BSEE updates offshore commingling rule; Federal Register review on oil/gas royalties; ITC initiates steel pipe duty reviews; BIA renews leases/permits collection.

This Week in Mining — Washington (#7, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#7, 2026)

White House promotes surge in energy production; USTR seeks input on critical mineral supply chain resilience; EPA releases EIS for Nevada mining projects; DOI finalizes NEPA regulations; USITC schedules palladium trade investigation.

This Week in Mining — Washington (#6, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#6, 2026)

Forest Service proposes mineral rule revision; BLM rescinds solid mineral leasing acreage limitations; OSMRE reverts coal oversight process; White House invokes Defense Production Act for phosphorus; Indonesia trade deal covers mining; House bill on domestic mining

This Week in Mining — Washington (#5, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#5, 2026)

EPA extends CCR unit compliance deadlines; PHMSA seeks comment on Rockies Express Pipeline special permit; Trump revokes Endangerment Finding; NRC releases TRISO-X EIS and Wyoming regulatory notice; Montana, North Dakota coal program amendments finalized.

This Week in Mining — Washington (#4, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#4, 2026)

Interim US-India trade framework signed; FERC releases environmental review for natural gas pipeline; Senate receives Critical Mineral Dominance Act; ITC bans Chinese lithium battery imports; PHMSA processes hazardous material transport permits.

This Week in Mining — Washington (#3, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#3, 2026)

Forest Service finalizes oil and gas rule for national forests; BOEM seeks input on Alaska OCS mineral leasing; OSM confirms rule rescissions; CEQ launches NEPA tech pilot

This Week in Mining — Washington (#2, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Washington (#2, 2026)

White House directs agencies on NEPA emergency procedures; NOAA finalizes deep seabed mining consolidated license rules; critical minerals import review advances.