/tags/mining Mining en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:16:49 GMT /2025-01-28/the-u-s-could-look-to-the-rocky-mountains-amidst-chinas-rare-earth-export-ban China recently banned exports of certain rare earth minerals to the U.S. as part of an ongoing tech war between the two superpowers. With the largest supplier of those minerals out, some experts weigh in on what this means for the growing industry in the Rocky Mountains. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:16:49 GMT /2025-01-28/the-u-s-could-look-to-the-rocky-mountains-amidst-chinas-rare-earth-export-ban Caitlin Tan /regional-news/2024-08-25/judge-blocks-arizona-lithium-drilling-that-tribe-says-is-threat-to-sacred-lands A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that Native American leaders say will harm land they've used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries. Lawyers for Earthjustice and the Colorado-based Western Mining Action Project won the restraining order this week on behalf of the Hualapai Tribe. Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2024-08-25/judge-blocks-arizona-lithium-drilling-that-tribe-says-is-threat-to-sacred-lands Scott Sonner, Associated Press /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-23/a-new-podcast-unearths-colorados-forgotten-uranium-boom-town A new podcast explores a forgotten corner of Colorado history. The Western Slope town of Uravan helped produce uranium for nuclear weapons... and atomic energy. That is, until it was closed down and buried due to radiation. Hear more on today's In The NoCo. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-23/a-new-podcast-unearths-colorados-forgotten-uranium-boom-town In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2024-04-09/ladera-annexation-moves-ahead-after-timnath-voters-reject-ballot-measure The Ladera mixed-use development annexation will not be stalled after a vote in Timnath overwhelmingly rejected a measure about it last Tuesday. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:29:38 GMT /news/2024-04-09/ladera-annexation-moves-ahead-after-timnath-voters-reject-ballot-measure Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-04-01/uranium-is-being-mined-near-the-grand-canyon-as-prices-soar-and-the-us-pushes-for-more-nuclear-power The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work at a mine less than 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:05:43 GMT /news/2024-04-01/uranium-is-being-mined-near-the-grand-canyon-as-prices-soar-and-the-us-pushes-for-more-nuclear-power Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press /2024-02-07/an-uptick-in-uranium-mining-could-benefit-proposed-kemmerer-nuclear-plant Uranium mining is picking up in the United States – this comes after years of very little production – and it could help a first of its kind nuclear power plant project in southwest Wyoming. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:33:36 GMT /2024-02-07/an-uptick-in-uranium-mining-could-benefit-proposed-kemmerer-nuclear-plant Caitlin Tan /2023-11-21/congress-scrutinizes-federal-programs-to-reclaim-abandoned-mines Committees in the U.S. House and Senate recently discussed abandoned mine policies, with some lawmakers calling for faster rollouts of federal money for cleanups. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:59:25 GMT /2023-11-21/congress-scrutinizes-federal-programs-to-reclaim-abandoned-mines Will Walkey /2023-10-06/an-environmental-group-fended-off-a-gold-mine-near-yellowstone A nonprofit conservation group has purchased a mining claim near the border of Yellowstone National Park, fending off development of a gold mine. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:06:21 GMT /2023-10-06/an-environmental-group-fended-off-a-gold-mine-near-yellowstone Will Walkey /2023-09-14/u-s-house-debates-which-minerals-should-be-considered-critical A recent U.S. House hearing that centered on a relatively unknown segment of federal energy policy quickly evolved into a discussion on how much the government should prioritize mining. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:41:01 GMT /2023-09-14/u-s-house-debates-which-minerals-should-be-considered-critical Will Walkey /regional-news/2023-09-13/interior-dept-group-calls-for-mining-reforms-amid-push-to-reduce-critical-minerals-outsourcing A group led by the Interior Department has released recommendations to reform mining practices on public lands. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:44:54 GMT /regional-news/2023-09-13/interior-dept-group-calls-for-mining-reforms-amid-push-to-reduce-critical-minerals-outsourcing Emma VandenEinde