Recent Articles from Paul Hilton
Climax Mine: Lessons Learned From One of Colorado's Most Significant Mining Sites
While commodity price is a significant factor in the future of the Climax Mine, environmental factors are a major consideration as well.
Colorado and Coal in Today's Political Climate
Colorado is still heavily dependent on coal as an energy source. In fact, Xcel Energy reported in 2016 that coal was still its primary source for electricity in Colorado at 46 percent, followed by natural gas at 25 percent, wind at 23 percent, and hydro/solar at 6 percent.
Why Mining Matters to Colorado
From flicking a switch and heating our homes with electricity, to an array of materials made from steel and concrete, minerals are found in many of the products we rely on each day and coal alone reaps benefits that are widely felt in everyday life.