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Is gravel a mineral? The answer could decide the Casper Mountain mining controversy.

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The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case concerning counties’ authority to regulate gravel and sand pit operations on some 3.4 million acres of state trust lands scattered throughout the state.

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    Is gravel a mineral? The answer could decide the Casper Mountain mining controversy. (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case concerning counties’ authority to regulate gravel and sand pit operations on some 3.4 million acres of state trust lands scattered throughout the state.

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