Proponents tout Idaho gold-antimony mine as lawsuits threaten its prospects

It is finally time for the Stibnite Gold Project to deliver for America,” said Jon Cherry, president and CEO of Perpetua ...
Islands on MSN

Nestled In The Heart Of The San Juan Mountains Lies One Of Colorado's Best-Preserved Ghost Towns

This old mining town near Silverton is surprisingly complete and open to be explored, plus the drive getting there is filled with beautiful mountain views.
Boise State Public Radio

Abandoned mines across the Mountain West could be a pollution threat, report finds

A new report shows tens of thousands of abandoned mines dot the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Experts say these ...
KHNS Radio

A new map shows where landslides have happened across Alaska

The state released an inventory this week that pinpoints thousands of past slides. The aim is to better understand the risk – ...
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Researchers make surprising discovery in abandoned coal mines: 'A vast underused source'

"Understanding their role is crucial." Researchers make surprising discovery in abandoned coal mines: 'A vast underused ...