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Mining

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

Despite initial frenzy, Superfund proposal comments scarce

Despite initial frenzy, Superfund proposal comments scarce

of convictions subsides to trickle of concerns

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

and tribes collaborating on tests for metals

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

sites would be in path of any release

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

EPA is coming to town

EPA is coming to town

officials will provide updates on Superfund site

Environmental groups sue over New Mexico coal plant

Environmental groups sue over New Mexico coal plant

Actions taken against several U.S. federal agencies

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

his name’s in ink, Todd Hennis said his signature appears not by choice

In D.C., Gov. John Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

In D.C., Gov. John Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

‘Time is now’ to move on West’s abandon, leaking hard-rock mining sites

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

priorities are water sampling, public outreach

U.S. lawmakers question federal mining agency’s budget

U.S. lawmakers question federal mining agency’s budget

Hearing looks at impact on jobs, reclamation programs

King II permit decision delayed

King II permit decision delayed

Planning Commission slates April 14 for vote

Colorado senators testify in support of good Samaritan legislation

Colorado senators testify in support of good Samaritan legislation

Bennet, Gardner push for new abandoned mine remediation efforts

Concerns raised over King II coal mine dump site

Concerns raised over King II coal mine dump site

Residents ask for additional monitoring for lead, mercury

U.S. House panel chair: Gold King Mine breached on purpose

U.S. House panel chair: Gold King Mine breached on purpose

Utah’s Rob Bishop says EPA-contracted team intentionally released wastewater

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Silverton-area site would focus on 48 mining sites

February 28, 2016

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

temperatures have recreationists eyeing river

February 25, 2016

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Mine-cleanup organization could dissolve with Silverton Superfund approval

February 24, 2016

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

fails to provide specifics on reimbursements, long-term monitoring

February 24, 2016

Updating 19th century mining law proves hard as rock

Updating 19th century mining law proves hard as rock

Proposed mining fee would help clean up abandoned sites, senators say

February 22, 2016

Silverton, San Juan County say yes to Superfund

Silverton, San Juan County say yes to Superfund

Research on mines to clean up could take years

February 22, 2016

La Plata County supports mining reclamation law

La Plata County supports mining reclamation law

Bennet-sponsored bill to update Mining Act of 1872

February 16, 2016

Montezuma County looks to life after Kinder Morgan

Montezuma County looks to life after Kinder Morgan

to do when carbon dioxide runs out?

February 16, 2016