Mining - The Durango Herald

Wildcat Mining’s permit for La Plata County gold mine reinstated

After years of violations, company on its way to begin operations in La Plata Canyon

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Taxpayers to foot bill for Freda Mine cleanup

Red Arrow Gold Corporation’s former site requires remediation

DATE: Nov 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund project manager known for community outreach

Whether you support the Superfund program or not, colleagues agree, the hazardous cleanup of mines surrounding Silverton could not be in more trusted hands than the Environmental Protection ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Idaho Springs emerges from Superfund cleanup with optimism

IDAHO SPRINGS – For decades, a creek in the mountains west of Denver sometimes ran yellow from toxic waste gurgling out of abandoned mines – a painfully familiar story in the picturesque wre...

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grass-roots cleanups continue in Silverton mining district

Lackawanna Mill project shows small steps can spur environmental success stories

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Carbon Junction enters new era of use after mine scars healed

Oakridge Energy remediates land and is terminating mine permit in popular recreational area

DATE: Sep 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Partnership to reclaim Montana mine

Trout Unlimited, state work to clean heavy metals

DATE: Sep 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge

Agency vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

California high court upholds ban on dredges to extract gold

SAN FRANCISCO – California’s ban on the use of suction dredges to extract gold from rivers is legal and not overridden by a 19th century federal law that allows mining on federal land, the C...

DATE: Aug 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

EPA sues Wildcat Mining over violations of Clean Water Act

Wildcat president says EPA complaint holding up work

DATE: Aug 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajos sue feds over Gold King Mine spill

‘EPA, we’re holding your feet to the fire’

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

ALBUQUERQUE – One of the nation’s largest American Indian tribes is planning to sue over damages caused by the Gold King Mine spill that occurred in August 2015 above Silverton. N...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.