Mining News: EPA eyes new rule for U.S. gold mines

After clearing state hurdles, Nevada mine may find path blocked by federal restrictions; agency seen as pushing anti-mining agenda

Rose Ragsdale

For Mining News

Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. is working to bring on line its new mercury-emission control equipment in compliance with state-mandated mercury emission limits and resume gold production at the Jerritt Canyon Mine near Elko, Nev. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is quietly drafting a new fede....

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