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Congress passes mining cleanup bill, at last

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Jonathan P. Thompson
Dec 13, 2024
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The Gold King Mine’s level 7 adit and waste rock dump, boarding house, and other associated structures, circa 1906.
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The News: After decades of trying, Congress finally passed a “good samaritan” mine remediation bill that could help nonprofits and other non-governmental organizations clean up abandoned mining sites.

The Context: In 1994…

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