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
Robert Ghiglieri
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
Industry FocusMining
More often than not, the mining industry conjures images of dusty coal miners with pickaxes and mules leaving scared landscaping in their wake. However, modern day mining has become extremely sophisticated. And mining in Nevada is not only environmentally conscience but has become the gold standard for safe and effective mining. Recently, a group of mining experts met at a … [Read more...] about Industry Focus