U.S. Mining Sites Dump 50M Gallons of Fouled Wastewater Daily
Officials have yet to complete work including basic risk analyses on about 80 percent of abandoned mining sites on federal lands.
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Wyoming’s Cloud Peak Energy Cuts 15 Salaried Jobs
Cloud Peak owns the Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine in Montana.
Judge Won’t Block Energy Panel’s Work, But Lets Case Proceed
The panel is supposed to find ways to remove barriers to drilling and mining while making sure taxpayers aren't shortchanged by energy companies.
Increased Mining Credited for Gillette Tax Revenue Jump
Tax revenue was also up in September, up nearly 15 percent over collections in August.
New Mining Claims Banned on Public Land Near Yellowstone
Most of the land is within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, but the underground minerals are overseen by the Interior Department.
Zinke Expected to OK Block on Mining Claims Near Yellowstone
Davis says he expects Zinke to sign a 20-year mineral withdrawal for lands in the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin.
U.S. Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near Yellowstone
An identical bill sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is pending in the House.
Study Looks at Ways to Control Dust Coal Miners Breathe
The report also said stronger machinery and faster coal-loading is kicking up more dust.
BLM Withdraws Lander-area Public Land From Mining
The BLM worked with Lander Cycling, the International Mountain Bike Association and the community to enhance the local recreational area southeast of Lander.
U.S. Agency Asked to Investigate Miner’s Reclamation Bonds
Westmoreland disclosed last month in an annual report submitted to securities regulators that it was considering filing for bankruptcy protection.