The Missouri Department of Natural Resources approves permits for mining operations. The open pit mine in Christian County ...

Coal from the mine is shipped by rail to power plants in Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington, as well as internationally to Japan and South Korea.

A big new mining project is coming together near Patagonia—-promising well-paying jobs, while environmentalists worry about what the mine could do to the area.

A change.org petition was created by some of the residents around the area, a post that has gathered thousands of responses ...

In his mining history column for Mining the West magazine, UNR mining history professor Eric Nystrom looks at the history of ...

From batch sales of unopened rocks on eBay to discreet phone calls to higher-dollar patrons, Illinois’ commercial fossil ...

About 70 volunteers kicked off an effort last weekend to restore and preserve Gensburg-Markham Prairie in Markham.

The Boone County 3D Geologic Mapping project helps specialists understand where our water gets into the ground and how to protect it.

Also known as University Village because of its proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, Little Italy is the place to go for a plate of pasta or a slice of pie. Some of the ...

The 147-acre the Red Jacket Valley Park near Mankato has a pond with a beach area and hiking trails. (Blue Earth County) ...