Democrats’ US midterm win puts mining agenda under scrutiny
Democrats have regained control of both chambers of Congress, raising questions about President Donald Trump’s mining and energy policies and the future of a mining permitting bill.
Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the US midterm elections, according to early indications. Investing News Network
Their capture of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Donald Trump’s mining and energy agenda, while pressure to reduce electricity costs remains. The Northern Miner
The election also puts a mining permitting bill under time pressure, while the effect of a Democrat-controlled Congress on policy remains unclear. Investing News Network