Introduction to the I2M Web Portal
This I2M Web Portal is made available to clients, I2M Associates, geoscientists, and the general public worldwide with a focus on geoscientific and other matters of interest to I2M management. Searches can be conducted using single words, phrases or exact phrases (if you put them in quotes), for example: a simple phrase might be "Russian interests in U.S. uranium" whereas an exact phrase is "critical minerals".
I2M Consulting personnel also monitor hazardous field conditions around the world via our Field Alerts program, cybersecurity conditions on the Internet in our Security Alert program, and relevant bias in the Media in our Confronting Media Bias Alerts program.
Candidate papers, technical news items, classic reports, and new publications can be submitted to the I2M Web Portal editors for review. Those deemed worthy are summarized, abstracted, and/or reviewed with [Editorial comments...] and are included in this database appearing under What’s New. Some technical news announcements, short articles, or summaries are captured in total because they are deemed important in case they are later removed by publishers. They will remain as records in the I2M Web Portal database indefinitely.
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This database contains 12,450 records as of February 1, 2023. Additional details are available at About the I2M Web Portal.
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Biological resources relating to natural-resource development, biomedical research, environmental remediation, critters of the past, and conservation.
Biomass and derived biofuels related resources...
Climate Change (Global Warming or Cooling) resources and related issues, both political and technical, including CO2 sequestration, and Anthropocene issues.
Resources for various services and companies of possible interest to clients, associates, and geoscientists.
Resources relating to mining and environmental topics on natural resource development and industrial remediation.
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Resources from various related U.S. government agencies and state resources
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Administration (EIA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Budgets and Spending, National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), State Resources, TCEQ - Texas, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), US Geological Survey (USGS)
Various useful resources such as related research journals, technical tools, databases, glossaries...
Geo- and hydrochemistry resources relating to oil & gas development and the various associated fields of interest.
Geophysics, Environmental, Geological, Geotech subjects that apply to energy, mining and environmental issues of the day, and the associated applications of interest to I2M management.
Geospatial resources relating to oil & gas development and the associated energy, mining and environmental uses and applications.
Geothermal energy resources and associated issues...
Health and safety resources related to traveling overseas, mining, oil and gas development and production and environmental projects. Also includes cyber-security issues.
Related to hydroelectric dams and pumped storage of water to create electrical or mechanical power.
The latest resources involving hydrogeology, geology, and the related environmental issues...
Resources with distinct international impacts that may or may not have applications in the U.S.
To this must added recent ideas on society responses to future issues related to natural resource development and use.
Resources related to general mining subjects but not to nuclear, coal or other energy resources.
Critical Mineral Resources, Deep Sea Mining, Gold-Silver Exploration & Mining Projects, Lithium, Potash, Halite, & P2O5 Mining Projects, Mineral Exploration Activities - General, Off-World Exploration, Mining, & Technology, Other Metals, Other Non-Metals, Silver Exploration & Mining, Wastes & Environmental Issues
Information related nuclear power plants, nuclear power generation of electricity, associated economics, SMRs
Includes all oil and gas-related resources, i.e., gas hydrates, oil sand, tar sands, etc.
Local, national, and international geological societies and associations.
This category includes discussions on rare earth deposits, mining and associated economic assessments
International regulations related resources...
Renewable energy related resources...
Risk Assessment subjects associated with natural occurrences or with those applicable to mining, oil & gas, or other industrial activities and their waste products.
Solar energy related resources...
Toxicological-related resources associated with natural occurrences or those applicable to mining, oil & gas, or other industrial activities and waste products.
Uranium (nuclear minerals) exploration, development and related environmental resources and issues...
Exploration, Mining, Marketing, & Acquisitions, Mapping and Geospatial Information, Nuclear Power - Economics, Design, & Industry, Other, RTGs, Thorium, Helium-3, & Fusion Research, Recovery, Remediation and other Mining-Related Technology, Related Environmental Issues, Yellowcake and Fuel Processing Processing
Wind energy related resources...
Latest 10 Resources
WNA reported in 2024 that uranium occurs in a number of different geological environments. Most Kazakhstan uranium resources are sedimentary.
Most Canadian resources are unconformity-related. Most Australian uranium resources are in unconformity-related and iron oxide breccia complex orebodies.Most uranium deposits in the U.S. are in young sedimentary desposuotes called roll-fron deposits, while older deposits have been re-distributed in sandstones. Virginia is an exception occurring in metamphic rocks.
Uranium deposits worldwide are grouped...
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The Texas Nuclear Alliance group announced in November 2024 that the inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit, took place Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 in downtown Austin, just minutes from the State Capitol Building, brough together leaders from the nuclear industry, government, academia, business, and energy sectors to chart a bold course for Texas’ future in nuclear power.
Themed “Time to Build,” the Summit underscored the urgent need for innovation, investment, and policy leadership to position Texas as the global hub for nuclea...
A PR press release of mid-December 2024 indicated that the Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) announced that Day & Zimmermann, a long-standing leader in delivering safe, first-time quality plant maintenance, modification, construction, engineering, and technical services to customers in power and industrial markets, has joined as a Founding Member.
The Texas Nuclear Alliance is the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state.
"Partnering with Day & Zimmermann means aligning with an industry l...
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Sohns reported in mid-December 2024 that rapid artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expansion faces a significant challenge: enormous energy consumption. As AI technology advances, the power requirements for operating these systems have reached unprecedented levels. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a potential solution to this growing energy demand.
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Boss Energy is an Australia-based uranium producer focused on its two key projects – the 100 percent owned Honeymoon Uranium Project in South Australia and the 30 percent owned Alta Mesa Project in South Texas of the US (80% by enCore Energy). In June 2024, Boss became a multi-mine uranium producer through the Honeymoon and Alta Mesa Projects.
The Honeymoon Mine Processig Plant, South Australia
- The Honeymoon uranium mine commenced production in April 2024,...
Rao reported in mid-December 2024 that education pays, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, found out in data published earlier this year. For every level of education completed, Americans earn more and face a lower risk of unemployment. So where have Americans got this figured out?
The share of people aged 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree,
by each U.S. state. Figures for this map are sourced from the latest
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Ma reported in mid-December 2024 that Chevron CEO Mike Wirth sees promise in small modular nuclear reactors, which have become popular in the tech sector recently, and signaled openness to getting involved more directly. Speaking at the Atlantic Council on Dec. 6, the head of the second biggest U.S. energy giant by market cap noted that Chevron has previously invested in companies developing small modular fission reactors and startups working on fusion.
[Note: This article was heavily biased and contained misleading information. The I2M Web Portal Editors have provided balancing information.]
Flanakin reported on December 12, 2024 as the [ex-President] returns to the White House in 2025 [after an extremely close election], his nomination of Christopher Wright to serve as Secretary of Energy, [if he is confirmed by the U. S. Senate], points to a major effort to revive domestic uranium mining, [much like that previously promoted by the current President.]
[That’s especially g...
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Tripathi reported in early December 2024 that the new PFBR nuclear reactor achieves the long sought efficiency through a combination of innovative design elements. It utilizes plutonium and uranium-based mixed oxide fuel (MOX) for optimal power generation.
Its unique design makes the reactor produce more fuel than it uses, offering
a long-term energy solution. Can't be Rostom
The gl...
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ACCESSWIRE reported on December 11 2024 that as global energy needs surge, driven by population growth, technological advancements, and the urgent transition to cleaner energy sources to combat climate change, Terra Innovatum emerges as a pioneer in addressing these challenges.
(Left to Right): Marco Cherubini (Co-Founder & CTO),
Alessandro Petruzzi(Co-Founder & CEO),
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