Video & Transcript Research : 'mineral processing'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- I am going to give miners in my family.
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supports support miners because mining supports support miners because mining supports - Um, there's a whole separate process on that.
- Um, there's a whole separate process on that.
- First District processes First District processes 40%<01:17:58.560>
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TX
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- And coastal processes, which we monitor with our airborne LDA system.
- Clearly, I mean, this is a data-driven, uh, process.
- Uh, you've created section 35A in which you define mineral.
- So would in your definition of mineral.
- Somebody at Sas then reaches out, walk me through the process.
Bills:
HB206
Keywords:
HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding
NH
WY
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- or fabricating materials, the extraction or processing of minerals, the mechanical, chemical or electronic
- or fabricating materials, the extraction or processing of minerals, the mechanical, chemical or electronic
- , processing of minerals, the mechanical, processing of minerals, the mechanical, chemical<00:06:
- communities early on in the process. communities early on in the process.
- minerals from the ground in Wyoming. minerals from the ground in Wyoming.
OK
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- House Bill 3942 It just modifies certain aspects of our incentive evaluation process, trying to tighten
- but sometimes when You'd have a certain doctor's legal situation that goes above that in and it's a process
- The amendment is simply reinserting a paragraph that was inadvertently omitted during the PCS process
- My questions are really around process.
- What's the process to end doing business, and does that create harm for us, or what are those business
Bills:
HB1245, HB2588, HB3024, HB3172, HB3279, HB3919, HB3306, HB3383, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB3883, HB3942, HB4193, HB4203, HB4303, HB4311, HB4484
Keywords:
retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, owners associations, membership requirements, property ownership, board governance, residency requirements, salary increase, state employees, public finance, bonus limits, job performance, Fair Banking Act, financial institutions
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
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- And during that process, they got rid of a lot of functions, one of which was the state data center.
- is obviously a rather ongoing process.
- Every representative on this committee understands and has been part of this process for a long time.
- is obviously a rather ongoing process.
- The budget process is obviously a rather ongoing process.
Bills:
HB3622, HB3621, HB3151, HB3882, HB3661, HB4273, HB3644, HB3706, HB3708, HB2021, HB3986, HB3972
Keywords:
HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting
TX
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- These grid enhancing technologies and high performance conductors in their annual regional planning process
- We've got due to data centers and Bitcoin miners, uh, um, the, um, um, what's that Star Portal project
- To make sure that we protect private property rights, including mineral interests.
- Well, elaborate a little bit on that because, you know, we're in the process of, or there's a process
- So when you, when you have a large data processing center, uh, located in a metropolitan area, uh, which
Bills:
HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
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- Yeah, because the process for federal recognition is extensive and very difficult. I'm sorry.
- We are in the process of federal recognition. process.
- I volunteer and assist veterans and their families to navigate through the VA processing system.
- Only 17 tribes have done it, and the process to achieve recognition now is...
- So one is reporting wasteful spending, and then one is, how can we make the process more efficient?
Bills:
HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
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- We've got, due to data centers and Bitcoin miners, the Stargate project that's kind of...
- Processing is limited by electrons. That's it, period, full stop.
- You can't develop the minerals.
- Well, elaborate a little bit on that, because, you know ... or there's a process being deployed now to
- So when you have a large data processing center located in a metropolitan area ... which has the best
Bills:
HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
MN
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- fiscal year 2012, the endowed mineral fiscal year 2012, the endowed mineral research<00:10:07.120
- So, the mineral research account.
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research been 0% to the endowed mineral research been 0% to the endowed mineral - Um, but it also helps in processes.
- should be involved in this process. Dr. should be involved in this process. Dr. Robinson.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 21, 2026 - PM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
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- existing industrial extractive mineral existing industrial extractive mineral uh<00:04:54.080>
- >> That was with the processing facility. >> With the processing and then you >> With the processing
- as an RFP review process.
- as an RFP review process.
- as an RFP review process.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/17/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
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Miner. Representative Miner. Representative Miner. - >> represent Miner. >> represent Miner.
- >> Representative Miner. >> Representative Miner.
- Representative Miner. >> Okay. Representative Miner.
Summary:
The subcommittee held an open work session on HB 1766-FN, a bill addressing cruelty to livestock, and focused on proposed language changes from the Department of Agriculture. Assistant State Veterinarian Nathan Harvey, speaking for the commissioner, explained concerns about the term “imminent danger,” arguing that the bill should allow seizure based on probable cause when an animal is starving or has a life-threatening condition, rather than tying action too closely to whether the owner is arrested. The department also proposed language on “extreme suffering” that would require euthanasia if the cost of treatment would exceed the allowable reimbursement amount under AGR rules, though members immediately raised concerns about using a dollar limit to require euthanasia. The department further suggested clarifying who may participate in investigations by allowing the state veterinarian or a designate, and noted that the current draft could be read too narrowly.
Members discussed the $5,000 emergency care cap in the rules, with Josh Marshall confirming it is an aggregate emergency veterinary care limit. Several legislators said they were uncomfortable changing the bill from “may” to “shall” euthanize, arguing that treatment costs vary widely by species and condition and that a fixed monetary threshold could be too rigid. Representative Bixby also raised a separate concern that the bill’s language may be broader than intended and could apply to all animals rather than livestock only. The department agreed the bill should be limited to livestock and suggested using existing statutory definitions or adding a new section to make that clear.
The discussion also turned to humane societies and other organizations that might investigate complaints or board seized animals. A representative from a humane organization said the groups with expertise in care often also have expertise useful to investigations, and that removing them entirely could be impractical because only a few facilities in the state can provide boarding. Members and witnesses explored alternative language that would allow for-profit and nonprofit organizations to participate in either the investigation or the care of livestock, but not both, to avoid conflicts of interest while preserving needed expertise. No votes were taken; the work session ended with agreement to consult the Office of Legislative Services and the department to refine the bill before the next meeting.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
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those process, we can increase those process, we can increase those - Sponsored by mineral state and federal mineral royalties, state and share royalties.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- delegation, as well as members of the USW, uh, talking about today House File 3030, which is the Minnesota Miners
- The provision in the bill sets scientific standards so that our miners and our companies know exactly
- And that's why it's called the Minnesota Miners Relief Act.
- I'm a 29-year miner this month, and so I very much feel what's happening with my brothers and sisters
- We need to expand our opportunities, and it's time to put certainty into this process.
Summary:
House File 3030, the Minnesota Miners Relief Act, was presented as a response to layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs facilities in Minorca and Hibbing, where more than 600 workers were expected to be affected. Supporters said the bill combines an extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off miners with two policy provisions: a site-specific standard intended to address long-running MPCA permitting and rulemaking issues, and standards for the safe storage of reactive mine waste. Speakers argued the package would provide immediate relief while also creating more certainty for future mining jobs and critical minerals development on the Iron Range.
The event featured remarks from Representatives Spencer Igo and Cal Warwas, St. Louis County Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Senator Rob Farnsworth, and union and mine representatives, all of whom emphasized the personal and community impact of the layoffs. They described the potential ripple effects on suppliers, local businesses, young workers, and public revenues, and said the bill was about livelihoods rather than politics. Several speakers stressed that the policy provisions were meant to provide clearer, safer standards rather than weaken environmental protections, and they urged bipartisan cooperation to preserve mining jobs and support the region’s long-term future.
In response to questions, Igo said the bill had strong bipartisan support for the UI extension and that the policy provisions should not threaten its chances. He said the UI portion was about three pages of the six-page bill and estimated the cost to the UI trust fund at between $1 million and $12 million. He also said the other provisions would require only modest statutory changes. The bill had been heard in the labor committee and was laid over for possible inclusion or further action.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 11th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
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- You're with the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, so welcome. Thank you all.
- And so there is a permitting process in place.
- Is this the surface owner, the mineral estate, or who?
- So maybe we've got to get rid of that definition of geothermal as a mineral.
- We have a mineral resource group, which is right now heavily focused on critical minerals.
MN
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is don't know exactly what the process is don't know exactly what the process - It sounds like maybe we should lay it over, have some discussion about the process on it, and then, if
- I'm here in support of House File 5092, the minerals amendment before you.
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These the minerals amendment before you. - These the minerals amendment before you.
NM
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- Have a better quality when it comes to the permitting process and the inspection process.
- You may have high minerals.
- And then they have to decide, OK, what minerals are in there and where do the minerals go and what do
- President, so that'll be the application process.
- Um Of that actual body of of this process.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House passes HF3023, a bill to extend unemployment insurance for Iron Range miners 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- was introduced by Representative Igoe, and it had this provision to extend these benefits for these miners
- Um, the process of how we do these things is important, and I'm learning more and more about that process
- Of course, we want to extend unemployment insurance for our miners, our steel workers up in the range
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on So, whether it is the rate the miner on So, whether it is the rate the miner - Many of them are generational miners like myself. I'm a third-generation miner.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
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- while we don't have in this process while we don't have widely<00:20:21.679>
available <00:20: - to try to get those critical minerals recycled and back into the supply chain because they are very
- minerals recycled and get those critical minerals recycled and back<00:25:13.039>
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WY
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data and one of those is any mineral data and one of those is any mineral data - process and in planning. process and in planning.
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So processing of the application. So processing of the application. - . process. process.
- So, the property tax on minerals.