Mining Issues

Local News

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Local News

Silver and gold mine in La Plata Canyon put on hold

say more planning needed before reopening

June 28, 2019

Local News

Tipton, Trump seek to expedite ‘critical’ mining permits

earth elements are used in high-tech electronics

June 10, 2019

Local News

Judge lifts injunction on uranium mining in Paradox Valley

opens 31 mines to potential leasing

May 6, 2019

Local News

State lawmakers consider tougher financial oversight on hard-rock mining

would end self-bonding and require companies to demonstrate financial fortitude

March 8, 2019

Regional News

50 million gallons of polluted water pours daily from U.S. mine sites

That torrent is poisoning aquatic life and tainting water supplies in Montana, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and at least five other…

February 24, 2019

Pine River Times news

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

asking for public comment on proposed expansion

February 21, 2019

Local News

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

asking for public comment on proposed expansion

February 10, 2019

Purple Mountain Politics

Bill would require mining companies to demonstrate they can mitigate pollution

Water flows from the American tunnel at the Gladstone Site into the top ponds, where Green Age Technologies pulls water…

February 5, 2019

Local News

Gardner, Tipton introduce mine-cleanup bill

Legislation is latest attempt to pass ‘good Samaritan’ law

December 6, 2018

Regional News

Regulation of Colorado uranium mining awaits U.S. Supreme Court decision

could eliminate authority of states to ban mining

November 25, 2018

Southwest Life

The allure and danger of old mines across the West

resist effort to seal openings

November 11, 2018

Local News

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

November 2, 2018

Local News

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Local News

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

Regional News

3 years after Gold King Mine spill, victims awaiting payment

Wastewater flows through a retention pond built to contain and remove heavy metals from the Gold King Mine outside Silverton…

August 5, 2018

Local News

GCC Energy paves the way for mining to increase near Hay Gulch

makes good on road improvements

July 28, 2018

Local News

EPA finds place near Silverton to store Gold King Mine sludge

preferred option removes need to haul waste to Bondad landfill

June 6, 2018

Local News

Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

avoids last year’s confrontation

May 21, 2018

Local News

Planning commission denies proposed gravel mine south of Durango

Developers will take their case to county commissioners

May 18, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

Local author Jonathan Thompson says Gold King spill fits into familiar narrative

Attitudes that turned blind-eye to mine pollution still exist

April 12, 2018

Regional News

‘Zombie trailers’ haunt Naturita, a budding tourist town

A uranium town gone bust wants to rebuild, but derelict properties stand in the way

March 18, 2018

Local News

EPA orders Sunnyside Gold to investigate mine pollution

Company disputes claims, cites previous reclamation efforts

March 15, 2018