Energy Fuels mill in Utah hits U.S. milestone for EV magnets High-quality dysprosium is uncommon outside China January 3, 2026
Durango blacksmith forges artistic hardware for homes wants to open storefront to display iron knobs, handles, rods and hooks November 9, 2025
First Superfund site on Navajo Nation to address uranium mining pollution Residents in Arizona community have suffered impacts of radiation exposure for decades March 15, 2024
Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16 December 22, 2023
USGS helicopter begins mapping geology in Southwest Colorado low-flying aircraft is not taking images, but collecting magnetic geophysical data September 13, 2023
Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club celebrates 76 years show will host 60 vendors Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Durango July 7, 2023
Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization May 26, 2023
Silverton mine waste repository construction to begin site will provide a final resting place for sludge removed from drainage of mines March 29, 2023
EPA outlines 2023 Bonita Peak cleanup priorities has several large projects in the Silverton Superfund site on next year’s schedule January 27, 2023
Silver dream goes bust: Ouray mine faces lawsuits for $10M in unpaid bills big plans to revive famed Revenue Mine, owners shut down and are in receivership November 25, 2022
How do you keep Colorado hikers from falling 300 feet down a mine shaft? Foam 1980, officials have gated and plugged more than 13,000 inactive mines September 8, 2022
Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution? Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology March 30, 2022
New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado Conservation groups, nonprofits and local governments could finally join remediation efforts February 4, 2022
‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts September 16, 2021
Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead August 3, 2021
EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain August 2, 2021
EPA announces Colorado-based office to clean abandoned mines of Mountains, Deserts and Plains will lead remediation, including Gold King Mine September 6, 2020
Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world August 5, 2020
Local News Storms stir up pollutants in Animas River Mountain Studies looks at pollutant levels in Animas April 18, 2016
Local News Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup January 31, 2016
Local News D.C. lawmakers meet inside Colorado mine Congressional hearing held underground highlights Gold King spill December 18, 2015
Local News Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships December 17, 2015
Business Mixed views on Gold King/real estate correlation brokers think the spill may be at least part of the puzzle November 17, 2015
Local News At Bullion Mine, project keeps waste under control Bullion King Mine being successfully treated September 14, 2015
