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Gold King Mine

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

DATE: Jan 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmental Protection Agency assesses permanent mine waste repository

Mayflower Tailings Impoundment offers large capacity for sludge created by water treatment

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Owner of mine to pay $1.6 million in settlement for Gold King blowout

Money will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill

DATE: Dec 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill

Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill

Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New Mexico reaches $11 million settlement with mining company over Gold King spill

State says EPA now responsible for damages

DATE: Jan 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Silverton Superfund site to remain on high-priority list, EPA says

‘Emphasis List’ created to speed up what can be lengthy processes

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

For a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

DATE: Aug 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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