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DEQ seeks public comment on proposed mineral exploration project near Lincoln
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (238+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is asking for public input on a proposed mineral exploration project near Lincoln in Lewis and Clark County. State officials released a draft Environmental Assessment for the project, which is being proposed…...
Federal government OK’s expansion of Bull Mountains coal mine
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) Citing a "national energy emergency," the federal government gave a green light to a long-delayed expansion of Signal Peak Energy's Bull Mountains coal mine near Billings. The expansion of the underground mine, which exports coal to Japan and South Korea,…...
Montana Tech mining teams headed to Arizona for international competition
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (276+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Students from Montana Technological University are preparing to travel to Arizona later this month to compete in a global mining skills competition. From March 2427, Montana Tech will send six teams to the 48th Intercollegiate/International Mining Games hosted by…...
Montana Technological University places second at Safety Olympics
2+ week, 5+ day ago (260+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Students from Montana Technological University earned second place in a close finish at the Safety Olympics held Feb. 26-27 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The annual competition tests students" skills in occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene through a…...
DEQ seeks public comment on exploration project near Butte/Walkerville
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is requesting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed mineral exploration project near Butte and Walkerville in Silver Bow County. The draft assessment outlines plans by SBM Montana LLC,…...
Montana Tech partners on $1 million sustainable cement research project
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) Montana Tech partners on $1 million sustainable cement research project'NBC Montana Montana Tech partners on $1 million sustainable cement research project by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " Montana Technological University has been awarded more than $1 million as part of a multi-institutional project…...
Hexagon partners with Montana Tech to advance underground mining safety
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) Hexagon's Mining division has signed an agreement with Montana Technological University granting access to the university's Underground Mine Education Center, i ... Hexagon partners with Montana Tech to advance underground mining safety by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " Hexagon's Mining division…...
Possible gravel pit in Blackfoot River corridor raises concerns among residents
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " The possible addition of a gravel pit off Highway 200 in the Blackfoot River corridor is drawing concern from residents in Missoula County. A 65-acre property about 3 miles east of Bonner recently sold. After a zoning compliance form surfaced…...
Missoula Co. pauses Blackfoot gravel pit zoning
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (774+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Missoula County Commissioners have put a pause on zoning compliance for a proposed gravel operation along the Blackfoot River corridor, saying they need more details before deciding whether the project fits county rules. The move follows weeks of…...
Sheep Creek mineral exploration project draws opposition in Ravalli Co. meeting
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (239+ words) RAVALLI CO., Mont. " Ravalli County commissioners held a public meeting Monday on the proposed Sheep Creek mineral exploration project. Public comment took the meeting over an hour past the scheduled end time. The Sheep Creek project, located in the Bitterroot…...