A proposed mining expansion in Mosby has fractured trust between residents and industry, as Ideker Mining defends its operations as safe and regulated, while neighbors warn of dust, damage and a declining quality of life.Ideker Mining Vice President Ken Ideker emphasizes the controversy surrounding its annexation request is fueled by misinformation and mischaracterizations, not facts.“The company operates a lawful mining business. It has been in operation at this location since 2013,” said Ideker. “Complaints about the quality of life only surfaced when we proposed annexation of adjacent land into Mosby.”Ideker Mining is requesting the city annex a portion of property owned by David Rhodus to allow for underground expansion. At a heated May 22 public hearing, residents submitted a petition with more than 300 signatures and expressed frustration about blasting, dust and what they described as worsening health and living c...