Gold mine glitch.

• Position: Stateline - California mining industry - Brief Article

California recently adopted the nation's toughest restrictions on open-pit metal mining. The regulations require mining companies to refill all new open-pit mines and reclaim the land to the conditions of the surrounding natural landscape. Environmentalists say the cyanide used to leach precious metals from lower grade ore can remain behind when the huge mines are closed. If a mine fills with water, it can become a...