Wyoming Mining Truck Fire Causes Estimated $1M in DamageWyoming Mining Truck Fire Causes Estimated $1M in DamageThe Campbell County Fire Department states the fire was caused by a mechanical failure.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Proposes Permanent Ban on Mining Near YellowstoneBill Proposes Permanent Ban on Mining Near YellowstoneThe Obama administration had placed a temporary, two-year ban on mining in the area late last year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Production on the Rise in WyomingCoal Production on the Rise in WyomingWhile coal production has gone up slightly, employment is still down in Wyoming. Associated PressAssociated Press
EPA Delays Rule for Miners to Give Cleanup AssurancesEPA Delays Rule for Miners to Give Cleanup AssurancesFrom 2010 to 2014, the EPA spent $1.1 billion on cleanup work at abandoned hard-rock mining and processing sites across the U.S.Associated PressAssociated Press
Changes to Coal Royalty Program Put on HoldChanges to Coal Royalty Program Put on HoldCoal exports surged over the past decade even as domestic even sales declined. Associated PressAssociated Press
Facing Criticism, EPA Withdraws Uranium-Mining Cleanup RuleFacing Criticism, EPA Withdraws Uranium-Mining Cleanup RuleWyoming has five active in-situ uranium mines and is the top uranium-producing state.Associated PressAssociated Press
Kitty Litter Helps Wyoming Bentonite Past Drilling SlumpKitty Litter Helps Wyoming Bentonite Past Drilling SlumpOver 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from Wyoming. Associated PressAssociated Press
Temporary Rebound Expected For Coal Mining in 2014The U.S. coal mining industry is projected to see a modest and short-lived rebound in 2014, driven by more production in Western states after two successive years of declines.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming’s Personal Income Growth in 3rd Quarter, 6th in NationWyoming’s Personal Income Growth in 3rd Quarter, 6th in NationThe mining, construction, and farming industries were the largest contributors to earnings growth. Amy RichardsAmy Richards
UW Launches Professional Land Management ProgramUW Launches Professional Land Management ProgramThe University of Wyoming has launched a new program for students interested in land management related to oil, gas and mining.Associated PressAssociated Press