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Gold rush mines are a 21st century safety hazard. It may take Colorado decades to close them all. 

Jul 30, 2024
The American heyday of gold mining may be in the past, but thousands of abandoned mines remain a problem for governments to clean up.
Inside the Chicago Carr Mine in Colorado.
Courtesy Gilpin Historical Society

Mining companies bounce back after years of losses

Feb 22, 2017
Some of the world’s biggest mines are reporting profits again after a rocky few years. Commodity prices are up, and mining companies are leaner. They’ve sold off underperforming mines, and paid off debt. Miners and steel makers are also hoping President Trump will give them a boost with new spending on infrastructure in the U.S. […]