Results for keyword: 1872 Mining Law
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An 1872 law still calls the shots
In Congress, the 1872 Mining Law still rules despite attempts to change it, but some think there is hope in the future for reasonable reform.
by Jon Margolis, Dec 22, 1997 -
Blasting from the past: the 1872 Mining Law
A brief glossary on the 1872 Mining Law.
by Heather Abel, Jun 23, 1997 -
Babbitt moves on mining reform
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, frustrated in his attempts to reform the 1872 Mining Law, creates a task force to find ways to prevent environmental damage from mining without changing the law.
by Heather Abel, Mar 17, 1997 -
Babbitt protests a $1 billion giveaway
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt denounces the 1872 Mining Law for forcing him to sign over 110 acres of Idaho land worth $1 billion to a Danish mining company for $275.
by Chip Giller, Oct 02, 1995 -
Mining reform might sneak back
Negotiations over reform of the 1872 Mining Law proceed quietly in the U.S. Senate.
by Jon Christensen, Jun 26, 1995 -
When Tuttle walks, will they listen?
Activist Larry Tuttle begins on 1,872 mile walk from Oregon to Colorado to raise support for reform of the 1872 Mining Law.
by Elizabeth Manning, Jun 26, 1995 -
Mining reform: dead or alive?
Chances for reform of the 1872 Mining Law this year recede as Congress prepares to adjourn.
by Staff, Oct 03, 1994 -
Babbitt attacks mining's gold heists
Barrick Goldstrike Mines pays U.S. $10,000 for $10 billion in gold.
by Jon Christensen, May 30, 1994 -
Mining reform moves closer
The House of Represenatives passes a bill to reform the 1872 Mining Law.
by Staff, Dec 13, 1993 -
A silver lining
University of Montana economist Thomas Michael Power says the mining reform bill proposed by Rep. Nick Rahall will help the West economically.
by Todd Hinnen, Nov 29, 1993
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