From its earliest days, Nevada has been known for mining. Dubbed the “Silver State”, mining is a legacy industry that has kept the state prosperous over the past century and longer. The discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada’s Virginia Range in 1859 set the course for statehood while fueling innovation and economic development. Today, mining in Nevada is at the … [Read more...] about The New Era of Mining in America
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Women to Watch 2025Kicking Up Their Heels and Getting to Work
“Sure he was great, but don’t forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did … backwards and in high heels.” This pithy comic strip* comment about Fred Astaire underscores the grace in which women in business conduct themselves. Kicking up their heels to get things done or kicking them off at the end of a hard day, the 2025 Women to Watch redefine success. … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2025
Industry FocusMining
Although mining has changed drastically in the last century, the perception of the industry has not. Many people still think miners carry pickaxes and shovels and daily risk life and limb to provide for their families. The reality is that modern day mining is highly sophisticated, and Nevada is foraging the path for mining practices that are being adopted worldwide. And yet, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Power Poll 2024Nevada’s New Normal
Once thought to be an exception to national trends, Nevada is “recession-proof” no more. From the 2008 real estate crisis to the current workforce woes and housing hardships, Nevada businesses have been through the proverbial wringer over the past several years. An informal tracking of Nevada executives' thoughts on the economy, the state of industry and various social and … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2024
Industry FocusMining
Most Nevadans might be surprised to learn that mining still accounts for a significant portion of the state’s economy. In that regard, Nevada miners have been working to educate the state-at-large regarding their industry and the advancements therein. Executives from mining organizations throughout the state recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus