Launch of First U.S. Mine for Antimony

The Trump administration has helped launch the first-ever U.S. mine for the critical mineral antimony, reducing reliance on China, which controls about half of global production. The mine's opening is part of an effort to boost U.S. energy dominance and self-reliance in critical minerals and natural resources.

Environmental Pollution

Slimy water in a West Virginia creek is blamed on an abandoned mine, with clean-up delayed due to ownership and responsibility disputes.