Background. Road improvements were needed on 11.5 miles of county owned roadways leading to a new mine site in order for the mining operation to obtain the required operating permit.
West Coast’s Trucks Are a Concern for Coachella Residents
The West Coast mine, just north of Coachella, has been granted a permit to continue operations for 55 more years. We investigate the effects that this could have on traffic for the surrounding areas.
Will Congress Update Hardrock Mining Laws This Time Around?
A proposed reform to a 142 year-old hardrock mining bill, sponsored by Peter DeFazio (D-OR), updates the archaic regulations on hard rock mining on public lands.
New Report Shows US Mining Industry Is on the Rise
Independent financial company Balboa Capital has illustrated the importance of mining in the US.