Not everyone enjoys or is interested in politics, but given the number of retirees in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys, I would imagine there is significantly more concern than in a population with a more … [Read more...] about LETTER: Voting by conscience or from pocketbook?
Rural Nevada
Amodei picked as chair for appropriations subcommittee
Nevada Representative Mark Amodei was appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee on the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations. Amodei issued a statement on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Amodei picked as chair for appropriations subcommittee
BLM cites mining company over endangered wildflower
The Bureau of Land Management has cited a mining company for trespassing on the habitat of a endangered wildflower in rural Nevada. The federal agency issued the citation to Ioneer on Wednesday after … [Read more...] about BLM cites mining company over endangered wildflower
Rio Tinto puts renewable diesel to test
by Elko Daily Rio Tinto announced it is progressing with its plans to swap conventional diesel for renewable fuel in haul trucks at its U.S. mining operations to reduce the carbon footprint of its … [Read more...] about Rio Tinto puts renewable diesel to test
Ex-Tesla executive’s battery company nets $106M tax incentives
A lithium battery recycling company headed by a former Tesla executive was approved for a $105.6 million tax abatement for its plan to expand a large-scale battery recycling and materials facility in … [Read more...] about Ex-Tesla executive’s battery company nets $106M tax incentives