Montana Court Blocks Drilling North of YellowstoneThere’s already a 20-year ban on new mining claims on public land north of Yellowstone.Associated Press
Wyoming Governor to Consider New Coal Mine Bonding RulesWyoming's new regulations would factor in a company's credit rating in allowing a company to self-bond.Associated Press
Judge Won't Block Energy Panel's Work, But Lets Case ProceedThe panel is supposed to find ways to remove barriers to drilling and mining while making sure taxpayers aren't shortchanged by energy companies.Associated Press
Increased Mining Credited for Gillette Tax Revenue JumpTax revenue was also up in September, up nearly 15 percent over collections in August.Associated Press
New Mining Claims Banned on Public Land Near YellowstoneMost of the land is within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, but the underground minerals are overseen by the Interior Department.Associated Press
Zinke Expected to OK Block on Mining Claims Near YellowstoneDavis says he expects Zinke to sign a 20-year mineral withdrawal for lands in the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin.Associated Press
U.S. Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near YellowstoneAn identical bill sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is pending in the House.Associated Press
Study Looks at Ways to Control Dust Coal Miners BreatheThe report also said stronger machinery and faster coal-loading is kicking up more dust.Associated Press