A bird which had disappeared from its range in Northern Nevada for around a century is now thriving on ranch land owned by Nevada Gold Mines, thanks to the efforts
The mining reform bill – the first in Nevada in about 10 years – has an uphill battle as it faces opposition from mining companies and business groups. But on Wednesday the bill passed out of committee, meaning it’s not dead yet.
Environmental advocates and the mining industry on Monday sparred over the bill that seeks to ban pit lakes formed by Nevada mines out of concern about possible contamination of surrounding groundwater.