Judge: Trump’s Lifting of Mining Ban in U.S. West Was WrongJudge: Trump’s Lifting of Mining Ban in U.S. West Was WrongThe wide-ranging, chicken-sized bird has seen a dramatic population drop in recent decades.Associated PressAssociated Press
Montana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near YellowstoneMontana 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 PressAssociated Press
Report: Wyoming Economic Health on the Rise, Still Lower than Pre-COVIDReport: 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 PerkinsNick Perkins
Trump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are UncertainTrump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are UncertainHow effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Regulators Approve Coal Mine Construction, PermitWyoming Regulators Approve Coal Mine Construction, PermitThat will allow the firm to mine for coal near Sheridan.Associated PressAssociated Press
Green River Mining Company to Lay Off WorkersGreen River Mining Company to Lay Off WorkersThe company employs about 950 people. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Rare Earth Elements Project Receives Federal FundingWyoming Rare Earth Elements Project Receives Federal FundingThe project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.Associated PressAssociated Press
W. Virginia Gov’s Coal Companies to Appeal Lawsuit RulingsW. 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 PressAssociated Press
Amid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, RoyaltiesAmid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, RoyaltiesEven before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.Associated PressAssociated Press
Class Action Settlement Reached on Behalf of Blackjewel MinersClass 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 MortonTom Morton