Legislative News – February 2019
Legislature Hard at Work
We are nearly one-quarter of the way through the legislative session. The open seat for HD 57 to replace Rep. Rankin...
Newmont Appoints Rio Tinto Exec as New COO
Global gold miner Newmont has appointed Rio Tinto head of productivity Rob Atkinson as executive VP and COO with effect from June 1, the company announced on Monday.
Atkinson will succeed Tom Palmer, who...
2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference
Smart Mining: Resources for a connected world
Join thousands of your peers at the 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western...
The Shutdown in Coal Country: Why the Worry?
Ten words in faded red ink adorn the glass door of the federal building: “Please hold mail for duration of government shutdown. Thank you.”
Here...
Ouray Silver Mines Becomes Subsidiary of Canadian Corporation
New owner Aurcana seeking funds to begin operation of Revenue-Virginius Mine
Ouray Silver Mines (OSM) Inc. is now a subsidiary of Aurcana Corporation, a Vancouver,...
Gunnison County Looking for Answers from BLM for Coal Mine Methane Leasing
The North Fork Coal Mine Methane Working Group (NFCMMWG) is working through arguably one of the biggest hurdles to leasing coal mine methane—the permitting...
World Gold Council Believes Gold Will Become More Relevant in 2019
The World Gold Council (WGC) has said it believes gold will become even more relevant this year owing to “its proven record” for delivering returns, its low correlation...
Energy Fuels Resumes Vanadium Production; Launches Initiatives to Boost Readiness for Potential Uranium Market...
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU; TSX: EFR) (“Energy Fuels” or the “Company”), a leading producer of uranium and vanadium in the United States,...
Legislative News – January 2019
Happy New Year! At 10:00 a.m. on January 4, the First Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly will convene welcoming newly elected Senators...
Rep. Dylan Roberts’ Mining BIll Aims to Protect Water Quality Near Mining Operations
Recently appointed District 26 Rep. Dylan Roberts, D-Eagle, has introduced a bill he says will help make sure maintaining water quality is a priority,...