SEE: A Wyoming Mine That Was Opened 13,000 Years Ago
Still in operation today.
mining
Wyoming Gov. Gordon: Coal Leasing Moratorium Will Harm Consumers
Gordon said, "Enacting a moratorium at a moment when coal is badly needed to ensure a secure and reliable energy supply is wrong-headed on many fronts."
Judge Revives Obama-era Ban on Coal Sales From Federal Lands
Few leases were sold in recent years as coal demand shrank drastically.
Massive Natrona Ranch Has 3 Homes, 14,486 Acres & Worth Millions
Natrona County land is known to be worth the most money, hence the #1 on the license plates, but how much is it worth?
Western Democrats To Push US Mining Industry Changes
The U.S. government does not typically collect royalties on those minerals.
Wyoming Mining Industry Continues Losing Jobs
Recently released job figures in Wyoming show that, over the course of the pandemic, mining jobs continuing to suffer big losses.
Judge: Trump’s Lifting of Mining Ban in U.S. West Was Wrong
The wide-ranging, chicken-sized bird has seen a dramatic population drop in recent decades.
Montana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near Yellowstone
Lucky Minerals has been seeking to explore for gold, copper and other metals just north of Yellowstone near Chico.
Report: Wyoming Economic Health on the Rise, Still Lower than Pre-COVID
According to the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), Wyoming has an index value of 99.9, as of September 2020.
Trump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are Uncertain
How effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.