Sweetwater County commissioners voted unanimously to add a Mineral Development 2 overlay to about 320 acres and to a separate ~160-acre parcel, allowing underground mining rights without surface disturbance; the Bureau of Reclamation owns the larger parcel and Tyler Schultz/CCGM Wyoming LLC is the applicant for both requests.

The Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zone map amendments to add an MD 2 mineral development overlay to roughly 320 acres and 160 acres to allow underground mining; staff said no surface disturbance is proposed and the changes move to the County Commissioners for final approval.

At its May 5 meeting the Park County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning of a 602.77-acre Guffey parcel and repealed a temporary mineral-development moratorium; commissioners also approved event liability agreements and moved to amend the short-term rental ordinance for consideration June 12, 2026.

Montana lawmakers repeal sections affecting county tax and school funding programs.

Namibia’s position as a central hub for mineral development in Southern Africa was underscored today as the 12th Mining Expo & Conference opened its doors, attracting a significant contingent of 21 companies from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This strong regional turnout, alongside four international exhibitors and