A gold rush brought settlers to South Dakota's Black Hills roughly 150 years ago, chasing the dream of wealth and displacing Native Americans in the process. Now, a new crop of miners driven by gold ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A gold rush brought settlers to South Dakota’s Black Hills about 150 years ago, chasing the dream of wealth and displacing Native Americans in the process. Now, a new crop of ...

As the White House calls to increase domestic mining, CNBC's Pippa Stevens goes inside one key copper mine in the U.S. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free ...

In a move that has sparked debate over economic potential and environmental risks, President Rodrigo Chaves announced Wednesday that his government plans to re-legalize open-pit mining. The practice, ...

Utah’s massive open-pit copper mine wants to expand. Here’s a look inside. The new “Apex” plan would extend the decades-old Bingham Canyon Mine’s life until about 2040. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt ...

This image provided by EcoFlight shows an aerial view of Chicago-based Coeur Mining's Wharf gold mine nestled among the Black Hills on May 23, 2023.