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The article looks at the status of the mineral industry in Idaho in 2007. During the year, mining and exploration activity in the state experienced an upswing due to favorable markets and higher commodity prices. The production value for the year will be affected by several development projects nearing completion in 2007. It is expected that molybdenum from the Thompson Creek Mine will contribute the most in value especially as prices for molybdenum oxide increased to the $25 to $30 per pound range.

The article reports on the announcement by Thompson Creek Metals in February 2014 of its decision to idle its flagship Thompson Creek molybdenum mine in Idaho due to a lack of improvement in molybdenum sales prices. After suspending its waste-stripping activity at the site in October 2012 the company said that it would not resume until molybdenum sales prices improved. It also reported that the average realised sales price for the material in 2013 was 10.97 U.S. dollars per pound (lb).

The article looks at molybdenum company Thompson Creek Metals as of November 2012, reporting that the company plans to suspend production at its Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho following the completion of the current phase. It cites falling world molybdenum prices as the reason, which it says are linked to a global decline in steel production.

The article reports that mining exploration plans in Idaho has been approved to determine if molybdenum, copper and silver exist in quantities to go with an openpit mining. It states that CuMo Mining, a Canadian company, plans to build roads and drill pads and says samples taken in indicate more molybdenum, copper and tungsten. According to Boise National Forest Supervisor, Cecilia Seesholtz, the goal is to work with parties to make this an environmentally sound exploration project.

Announces the plans of Thompson Creek Metals Co. to reduce its annual production output of molybdenum at its mine in Challis, Idaho. Number of mine and mill workers that will be dismissed as a result of the reduced production output; Factor attributed to the company's decision; Price of molybdenum in the market.