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Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions

Colorado coal production dips in 2018

GRAND JUNCTION – Production at Colorado coal mines dipped slightly last year from 2017 levels. The Daily Sentinel reports that the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and ...

BLM provides roundup of regional projects

Revived resources advisory council gets back to work

State lawmakers consider tougher financial oversight on hard-rock mining

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

Billionaires are on the hunt for new underground cobalt

A coalition of billionaires led by Bill Gates has thrown its financial weight behind a startup hoping to build a “Google Maps for the earth’s crust” to hunt for new sources of cobalt. ...

Regulation of Colorado uranium mining awaits U.S. Supreme Court decision

Ruling could eliminate authority of states to ban mining

Denver suburb taps into inactive gold mine for water supply

AURORA – A Denver suburb has finalized an unusual deal to acquire water from an inactive gold mine. Aurora city officials said Friday the $34 million deal gives the city the right...

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

Ban on uranium mining outside Grand Canyon intact

1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

Rico celebrates Independence Day with floats, music, art and food

Classic celebration with parade floats, music, art and food brings out crowd