Donlin Gold has applied for permits to mine gold along the Kuskokwim River in Alaska, 10 miles from the town of Crooked Creek. The valuable mine will be a major boost for the local economy and will help fuel our ever-growing consumption of gold.
Nebraskan County Explores Health Impacts of Road Dust
Plattsmouth residents await the results of a study into the effects of road dust on their health. No matter what the study tells them, however, Plattsmouth needs a new way to keep dust safely contained.
This Cement Plant Can Turn Around Its Dust Violation
After communities neighboring a cement plant in West Virginia found thick layers of dust, dirt and soot on their cars, the Department of Environmental Protection found the facility guilty of dust violations. With the right measures, this could have all been prevented.
Rio Tinto Seeks To Expand Arizona Copper Mine
Rio Tinto is building a new copper mine near Superior, Arizona, placing a long-term bet on the enduring value of copper.
A Ride on Iceland’s Gravel Roads
Gravel roads might not be the most high-tech of road surface solutions, but in Iceland, they’re more than just a convenient element of the national road network — in these conditions, they also offer real advantages over paved alternatives.