Critical Mineral Recovery

Latest from EPA on Battery Plant Fire

Latest from EPA on Battery Plant Fire

Officials with the Missouri Environmental Protection Agency are releasing the latest air quality fin...
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Fredericktown Water Supply Deemed Safe Following Critical Minerals Recovery Plant Fire

Fredericktown Water Supply Deemed Safe Following Critical Minerals Recovery Plant Fire

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that the drinking water in Fredericktown ...
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Fredericktown Firefighters Make Progress at Critical Mineral Recovery Fire Site

Fredericktown Firefighters Make Progress at Critical Mineral Recovery Fire Site

One week after the fire broke out at the Critical Mineral Recovery facility in Fredericktown, the Fr...
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EPA Conducts Ongoing Air Monitoring in Fredericktown Following Fire

EPA Conducts Ongoing Air Monitoring in Fredericktown Following Fire

The EPA Region 7 team continues 24-hour mobile and fixed-location air monitoring in Fredericktown...
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Critical Mineral Recovery Responds to Fire at Fredericktown Facility

Critical Mineral Recovery Responds to Fire at Fredericktown Facility

Critical Mineral Recovery continues its cooperative efforts following fire...
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Industrial Fire Response Continues at Critical Mineral Recovery

Industrial Fire Response Continues at Critical Mineral Recovery

The Fredericktown Fire Department continues to work closely with specialized industrial firefighters...
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Critical Mineral Recovery Incident Prompts Community Information Hotline

Critical Mineral Recovery Incident Prompts Community Information Hotline

Madison County residents with questions or concerns about the recent Critical Mineral Recovery incid...
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Community Concerns Rise After Explosion

Community Concerns Rise After Explosion

Residents in Madison County remain concerned after an explosion and fire at Critical Mineral Recover...
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Fredericktown Fire Department Provides Update on Critical Mineral Recovery Plant Fire

Fredericktown Fire Department Provides Update on Critical Mineral Recovery Plant Fire

The Fredericktown Fire Department continues work to extinguish the remaining smoldering fire at the ...
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Massive Fire at Critical Mineral Recovery in Junction City Prompts Widespread Emergency Response

Massive Fire at Critical Mineral Recovery in Junction City Prompts Widespread Emergency Response

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Critical Mineral Recovery, a facility in Junction City...
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Missouri News

Surge in Scam Texts Claiming to Be from Missouri DMV or MoDOT

Surge in Scam Texts Claiming to Be from Missouri DMV or MoDOT

Authorities are warning Missourians about a surge in fraudulent text messag...
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Senate Bill 43 to Take Effect Next Month

Senate Bill 43 to Take Effect Next Month

The bill addresses vulnerable people in Missouri...
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Disaster Declaration Approved for Parts of Missouri

Disaster Declaration Approved for Parts of Missouri

Funds will be made available to several counties to assist with work follow...
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U.S. Attorney's Office Warns of Imposter Scam Targeting Missouri Residents

U.S. Attorney's Office Warns of Imposter Scam Targeting Missouri Residents

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri is issuing ...
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Ameren Gas Customers to See 12% Rate Hike Starting September 1

Ameren Gas Customers to See 12% Rate Hike Starting September 1

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a rate increase for Ame...
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