Metal And Mineral

Silver dream goes bust: Ouray mine faces lawsuits for $10M in unpaid bills

After big plans to revive famed Revenue Mine, owners shut down and are in receivership

DATE: Nov 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How do you keep Colorado hikers from falling 300 feet down a mine shaft? Foam

Since 1980, officials have gated and plugged more than 13,000 inactive mines

DATE: Sep 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado

Conservation groups, nonprofits and local governments could finally join remediation efforts

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton

EPA officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts

DATE: Sep 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers

COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals

Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

EPA announces Colorado-based office to clean abandoned mines

Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains will lead remediation, including Gold King Mine

DATE: Sep 6, 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

Bacteria, metals found in Animas Valley wells

Water-quality tests show variable contamination

DATE: Mar 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Land Board to lease minerals near Fruitland Outcrop

County concerned about wells, road impacts

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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