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Mining Issues

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

DATE: Dec 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mining company set to begin exploratory drilling in La Plata Canyon

Metallic Minerals hopes to find new reserves of copper, other metals

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opposition to imported Estonian uranium grows in Four Corners

Navajos and San Juan County, Utah, object

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM issues lease for coal mine expansion in La Plata County

Federal agency accepts company’s $3.4 million bid

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

BLM must decide whether bid meets fair-market value

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico mine owner sues to cover cleanup costs

Atlantic Richfield seeks compensation from previous owner

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Court of Appeals rules for uranium mine cleanup

Decision may affect other ‘zombie mines’ in Western Colorado

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata Canyon to be explored for mining potential

Gold, silver and copper may be worth extracting

DATE: Sep 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mining proposal in Santa Fe National Forest draws opposition

PECOS, N.M. – A proposed exploratory mining operation on Santa Fe National Forest land is drawing fierce opposition from some northern New Mexico residents. Residents near the vil...

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do

Former mining company refused work order last week

DATE: Jul 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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