High hopes, or hype, for rare earth mining in Wyoming?
• Recent industry claims of large rare earth deposits boast of a potential new mining industry worth billions of dollars. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com There’s a lot of hope, and maybe some hype, for commercial-scale rare earth element mining…
Governor Gordon Pushes BLM to Listen to Wyoming when it Finalizes Rock Springs RMP
Governor Mark Gordon is urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reconsider its restriction-heavy preferred alternative and deliver a reasonable plan incorporating more of Wyoming’s compromise approach to managing the Rock Springs area. The Governor submitted his comment letter, along…
Oil continued to rise, natural gas continued decline in 2023, state report finds
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — While coal is still king in Campbell County, oil and gas are still the second and third largest contributors to the county’s economy, as far as taxable…
Teton, Lincoln County schools to receive earthquake preparedness kits
JACKSON (WNE) —Teton County School District No. 1 will receive 90 earthquake preparedness kits at three different schools next week courtesy of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. Lincoln County School District No. 2 will also receive 120 kits at…
Earth Science Week 2022 Toolkits Available
The WSGS has 50 complimentary toolkits to offer Wyoming classrooms The 2022 Earth Science Week toolkits are now available for Wyoming classrooms. The 50 toolkits, provided by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) to the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS), are…
WSGS Launches Web Map Showcasing Roadside Geology to see when Traveling to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. The unique geology found inside the park is a big attraction, bringing millions of tourists to Wyoming every year. However, the Cowboy State has plenty of other fascinating geology to see…
WSGS Releases 2021 Summaries of Wyoming’s Oil, Natural Gas, and Critical Mineral Resources
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) released two reports that provide brief status updates on recent and future developments in the state’s hydrocarbon and mineral industries. This year’s annual oil and natural gas report emphasizes the importance of pipeline infrastructure,…
Study assesses critical mineral potential in Kemmerer Coal Field deposits
◆ The goal is to establish a baseline dataset. Provided by the Wyoming State Geological Survey A new WSGS project kicked off this summer assessing the critical mineral potential of coals in the Kemmerer Coal Field. The goal is to…
Earth Science Week Toolkits now available
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) is once again offering complimentary toolkits to science classrooms across the state in celebration of Earth Science Week 2020. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) provides 50 toolkits to the WSGS to distribute to Wyoming…