mining

Recently released job figures in Wyoming show that, over the course of the pandemic, mining jobs continuing to suffer big losses.

The wide-ranging, chicken-sized bird has seen a dramatic population drop in recent decades.

Lucky Minerals has been seeking to explore for gold, copper and other metals just north of Yellowstone near Chico.

According to the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), Wyoming has an index value of 99.9, as of September 2020.

How effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.

That will allow the firm to mine for coal near Sheridan.

The company employs about 950 people.

The project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.

The lawsuit accused the Justice companies of failing to pay mining royalty payments and retainer fees.

Even before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.