Montana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near YellowstoneLucky Minerals has been seeking to explore for gold, copper and other metals just north of Yellowstone near Chico.Associated Press
Wyoming Economic Health on the Rise, Still Lower than Pre-COVIDAccording to the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), Wyoming has an index value of 99.9, as of September 2020. Nick Perkins
Trump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are UncertainHow effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.Associated Press
Wyoming Regulators Approve Coal Mine Construction, PermitThat will allow the firm to mine for coal near Sheridan.Associated Press
Wyoming Rare Earth Elements Project Receives Federal FundingThe project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.Associated Press
W. Virginia Gov's Coal Companies to Appeal Lawsuit RulingsThe lawsuit accused the Justice companies of failing to pay mining royalty payments and retainer fees.Associated Press
Amid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, RoyaltiesEven before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.Associated Press
Class Action Settlement Reached on Behalf of Blackjewel MinersThe Milton, West Virginia-based Blackjewel, LLC, and related companies filed for Chapter 11 business reorganization Bankruptcy Protection on July 1.Tom Morton
Weak Production Report Caps 2019 for Powder River Basin CoalTwo former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.Associated Press