January 13, 2009--High court overturns Summit County's cyanide ban (Greeley Tribune)
The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned Summit County’s ban on cyanide heap-leach mining, saying the state has a ‘dominant interest’ over counties when it comes to the regulation of mining. Joined by environmental groups, the county had argued that the practice of using a diluted cyanide solution on piles of ore posed a serious threat to water quality.
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To view the full article, visit the Greeley Tribune. For a copy of the original article contact the WIP at (970) 247-1302 or stop by the office at 841 East Second Avenue in Durango.
