Environment
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) on Tuesday hosted a press conference to discuss the dismissal of their federal lawsuit to stop lithium mine development at Thacker Pass.
Mining
by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current WINNEMUCCA — In an unusual move cinema giant AMC Theaters has agreed to buy a major stake in a small Nevada gold and silver mining company. The movie theater chain announced Tuesday that it would purchase 22% of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp., which operates the 71,
Mining
LONE PINE, CALIF. — Local environmental groups are voicing their concerns about a proposed mining exploration project about two miles west of California’s Death Valley. The company Mojave Precious Metals wants to drill more than 100 holes to look for gold at Conglomerate Mesa, and to revive some roads in
Mining
by April Corbin Girnus, Nevada Current October 28, 2021 CARSON CITY–A commission originally intended to scrutinize Nevada’s lucrative mining industry held its first meeting in nearly six years Thursday, and its newly appointed chair promised robust discussions beginning next year. Originally created by the Nevada State Legislature in
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by Jacob Fischler, Nevada Current October 5, 2021 WASHINGTON–U.S. senators of both parties at a hearing Tuesday rejected House Democrats’ plans to impose billions of dollars in royalties and other fees on companies that mine for gold, copper, lithium and other minerals on federal lands. Among the opponents