The race to ditch Russian uranium starts in New Mexico’s desert
Mining News Pro - In a remote, dusty corner of New Mexico, so near to the Texas border that if you wander too close your smartphone changes time zones, sits a pristine factory that is the best chance for the US to wean itself off an addiction that few knew it had: uranium enriched in Russia.
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The Big Problem of Abandoned Mines in New Mexico
Mining News Pro - Eventually, once the most accessible and valuable materials have been extracted, the mine is closed, and the site must be restored back to its original state. This includes covering up mine entrances, replanting grass and trees, and testing surrounding water, soil, and air for contaminants. However some states doesn’t want to pay more for this kind of stuffs.
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Freeport-McMoRan closes New Mexico mine as coronavirus cases spread
Mining News Pro - Freeport-McMoRan said on Sunday it has suspended operations at its Chino copper mine in New Mexico indefinitely because of the spread of Covid-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, among the site`s workers.
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Freeport confirms New Mexico workers have coronavirus
Mining News Pro - Freeport-McMoRan Inc said three employees at its Chino copper mine in New Mexico have tested positive for COVID-19, confirming earlier reports from state officials.
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