Operation Sand

Health, Science & Environment

Missouri law didn’t require environmental review before issuing silica mining permit

Allison Kite

NexGen Mining Inc. plans to mine silica sand in Ste. Genevieve County despite blowback from residents.
Health, Science & Environment

Ste. Genevieve business sues to overturn law barring proposed silica mine near Hawn State Park

Sarah Fentem

A lawsuit filed in Ste. Genevieve County Court after the Missouri Department of Natural Resources approved a permit for the mine asks a judge to strike down the ordinance so the mine can be built.
Health, Science & Environment

Why Ste. Genevieve County residents are battling to stop a silica mine

Kayla Drake

A silica mine has been proposed for Ste. Genevieve County. Residents and conservationists are concerned the mine would harm the community more than it would help it.