A Canadian-based gold producer, Agnico Eagle, wants to re-open a mine in the northern Black Hills that’s been closed for more than two decades. With gold prices at or near historic highs, the company now has exploration permits for the abandoned site west of Lead.
This week, a major decision came down regarding mine expansion in the northern Black Hills, and a company announced an exploratory drilling project near Mount Rushmore.
The U.S. House will allow the state to buy most of the Gild Edge Mine superfund site. The Forest Service can sell the 266-acre parcel to the state at market value.
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