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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federally approved land exchange in Arizona will allow development of a major copper mine expected to create jobs and boost domestic mineral production, following a court …
Arizona Land Deal Clears Path for Major Copper Mine Read More
What This Means for You A new federal initiative will guide conservation and public lands policy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The Bureau of Land Management is simplifying …
Interior Launches ‘MABA 250’ Conservation Agenda, Eases Access to Construction Materials Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has unveiled a series of significant initiatives this past week, addressing funding for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), updates to critical …
Department of the Interior Announces Key Initiatives on PILT Funding, Critical Minerals, and Mine Cleanup Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mining Project. …
Resolution Copper Mining Project Advances with Key Environmental Approvals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, …
Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is sending a loud and clear message to the mining industry—compliance isn’t optional when lives are at …
162 Violations, Lives on the Line—MSHA Cracks Down on Dangerous Mines with November Impact Inspections Read More