California became a state by 1850 — the ... professional and amateur — are journeying back into these high desert mines for a chance at finding the the precious metal that moves mountains.

The mineral exploration project would have disturbed 20.54 acres of desert ecosystem ... the project still needs Imperial County approvals under California’s Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and ...

In the California desert, a literally low-down ... until about 1920, Atolia, the desert mining town that tungsten built, thrived. Still, shouting “Eureka — Tungsten!” just doesn’t deliver ...

New interior secretary quietly orders millions of acres of protected lands to be reviewed for potential oil, gas, uranium and ...

By 1868, with the colonial suppression of the Indian resistance, most of the California desert was claimed for livestock grazing, mining, towns, utility lines and roads, and military bases. Land use ...

Chuckwalla National Monument was established by outgoing President Joe Biden as one of his last actions to help restore ...

The Desert Quartzite Solar+Storage Project, a joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and PSEI, has commenced ...

Shortly after I stepped onto the Lost Horse Mine trail in Joshua Tree National Park, tucked down a dirt road near the popular Keys View, the signs of a previous fire were apparent. Blackened Joshua ...

President Joe Biden has announced the creation of two California national monuments that will honor Native American tribes ...

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will burst onto the scene in 2025 with a huge, four-day Desert Riches Auction, ...