Colorado

Colorado Goldfields has obtained approval from the State of Colorado for the Silver Wing mine

The approval of this project is particularly significant because it allows for an investigation to be made to determine the source of the existing mine drainage of some 20 gal/min
and evaluate the potential for controlling or eliminating this discharge with an underground grouting program which could avoid the need for a discharge permit.

Colorado Mining Association, Wyoming seek to overturn Clinton Roadless Rule ruling

The Colorado Mining Association and the state of Wyoming on Monday petitioned the full 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear “en banc” an October decision upholding the Clinton administration’s 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

Varca Ventures Announces the Acquisition of Wildcat Mining Corporation

Wildcat Mining Corporation Is a Mineral and Natural Resource Exploration Company With Leased and Owned Assets in Colorado

Boulder seeks to take power from the power company

The New York Times reports Boulder, Colorado, is steeped in climate research. The city will vote on whether to oust the utility company and establish one that is more environmentally friendly. Here, the debate is focused on electricity, specifically whether this city should, in Tuesday’s election, sever its relationship with a corporate utility and move toward a home-ruled, municipally owned one that would be environmentally greener and locally accountable.

Molycorp up 10 percent after congressman introduces rare earth legislation

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman's rare earth legislation may have lit a fire under Molycorp's stock price, which rose 10.3% on Thursday trading.

Coffman, Republican congressman representing Colarado, introduced legislation on Wednesday calling for a variety of measures that would better ensure that the United States has secure access to rare earth metals.

Molycorp stock finished Thursday at $68.45. The stock's 52-week range is $12.10 to $68.79.