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Blackjewel operates some 32 properties in total and holds over 500 mining permits, more than any other mining enterprise in the country.

They say the land is unusable by the public.

It's being forced to sell its assets to cover nearly $400 million in outstanding debt.

The court approved a sale to venture capitalist Tom Clarke in March, but Clarke says the deal fell through.

Clarke disputed that he had failed to secure bonding.

The market value of the former school is $326,000.

The mine employs about 300 workers.

In July, the company announced plans to cut 50 jobs at the Cody operation.

The American Legion post has been meeting at the Casper Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.,

The next sale in the state is scheduled to be held in June.