The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil production.

A Section 232 investigation, from initiation to presidential action, may span up to 360 days, which would place the latest possible deadline in late June 2027.

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired Skycatch, Inc., a leading provider of spatial data capture, processing and analysis solutions for the mining industry, further enhancing its capabilities following the recent acquisition of RPMGlobal.

The IRS released additional guidance regarding the energy community bonus credit under Sections 45, 48, 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code on June 10, 2026, in Notice 2026-39 (Notice).

The Mine Safety and Health Administration will withdraw regulations governing “outdated effective dates and requirements” for various industry equipment and protocol, effective July 27.

On June 29, 2026, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, to determine the effects on the national security of imports of anthracite coal.