The federal government is giving the public scant time to respond to a proposal that would allow an Australian company to explore for lithium on the Oregon-Nevada border.

On March 27, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released permitting plans for exploratory mining activities on public lands in southeastern Oregon. According to hunters in the Beaver State ...

No mine has officially been proposed in Oregon, though Jindalee Resources’ exploration could be the first step toward building one. The announcement comes as the Trump administration pushes for ...