Brooks Range Council opposing ‘Road to Resources’ program
The Brooks Range Council is a grassroots movement opposing Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to develop a road to the Ambler Mining District.
Groups sue EPA over oil spill dispersants
Environmental groups in five states are suing the federal government, claiming Environmental Protection Agency rules on chemical dispersants used in oil spills do not meet clean water requirements.
Coeur reports strong second quarter, gold production triples at Kensington
Coeur mines produced about 4.9-million ounces of silver and more than 63,000 ounces of gold during the three-month period that ended June 30th. That translated to more than $254-million dollars in sales.
AEL&P doing work on avalanche diversion
the Juneau utility says a hydro project will be off line for two days this month but no service disruptions are expected.
Study plan for Susitna dam project submitted
The Alaska Energy Authority has submitted to federal regulators a study plan for a proposed large-scale dam between Anchorage and Fairbanks.
EPA considering Shell permit change request
Shell Oil is seeking to changes to the air permit for one of its drill ships after a spokesman says generator engines tested slightly above permit levels for ammonia and nitrous oxide.
Environmental Groups Say Shell’s Spill Response Plan is Inadequate
Environmental groups are suing the federal government, arguing that Shell Oil does not have an adequate plan to deal with a spill. The coalition says the goal is not to delay drilling this summer.
Ahead Of Alaska drilling, Shell practices cleaning up
Shell is now training hundreds of workers to confront oil in icy waters. But for now, the training is taking place in the calm, ice-free waters far to the south, near the port of Valdez.
Murkowski seeks road access to POW mines
Murkowski says the Niblack and Bokan Mountain mines could provide stable, well-paying jobs for hundreds of people. But with no roads to either site, workers would have to be boated or flown to and from the mines.
Drilling to begin for Herbert Glacier gold
Drilling is expected to begin Saturday on the Herbert Glacier Gold prospect near Juneau.
