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Mining Issues

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

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

DATE: Jul 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silver and gold mine in La Plata Canyon put on hold

Owners say more planning needed before reopening

DATE: Jun 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton, Trump seek to expedite ‘critical’ mining permits

Rare earth elements are used in high-tech electronics

DATE: Jun 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge lifts injunction on uranium mining in Paradox Valley

Ruling opens 31 mines to potential leasing

DATE: May 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

State lawmakers consider tougher financial oversight on hard-rock mining

Bill would end self-bonding and require companies to demonstrate financial fortitude

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

50 million gallons of polluted water pours daily from U.S. mine sites

RIMINI, Mont. – Every day many millions of gallons of water loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals flow from some of the most contaminated mining sites in the U.S. and into surroun...

DATE: Feb 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

BLM asking for public comment on proposed expansion

DATE: Feb 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

BLM asking for public comment on proposed expansion

DATE: Feb 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill would require mining companies to demonstrate they can mitigate pollution

Hardrock mining companies in Colorado may be required to demonstrate they can pay to treat polluted water and give a timeline for performing treatment before receiving permits, according to ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Purple Mountain Politics

Gardner, Tipton introduce mine-cleanup bill

Legislation is latest attempt to pass ‘good Samaritan’ law

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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