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Feb 26, 2021
How Past Mining Practices Led to Today’s Permitting Rules in Nevada
Historical mining across Nevada shoveled wealth from the ground, but some mining activities also left behind pollution impacts. Here’s how Nevada law has developed since 1989 to ensure clean...[...]
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Feb 26, 2021
It’s Our Duty to Protect Nevada’s Water. So How Do We Protect Nevada’s Waters at Modern Mines?
The short answer: The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) requires every mine in Nevada to address four common water pollution concerns before they can break ground. If mining brings...[...]
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