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Oct 13 2017

In Iliamna, EPA hears mixed reactions to its new course on Pebble Mine

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Southwest

Unlike the hearing the day before in Dillingham — where public input was unanimously against the proposed Pebble Mine and EPA’s new course — the reaction in Iliamna was more mixed.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 13, 2017 3:53 pm

Oct 12 2017

Anuska Wysoki from Koliganek told EPA its withdrawal of proposed Clean Water Act restrictions "is a threat to me and my people and our very existence as a people of this land." (Photo by KDLG)

Pebble opponents hammer EPA for changed course at Dillingham meeting

By Dave Bendinger, KDLG-Dillingham | Energy & Mining, Environment, Southwest

The Environmental Protection Agency is backing away from the use of preemptive Clean Water Act restrictions against large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed. That comes as part of a settlement with the Pebble Limited Partnership, and the company now says it is preparing to file for permits.

By Dave Bendinger, KDLG-Dillingham | October 12, 2017 12:14 pm

Oct 12 2017

Pebble is now looking at using a large ferry to haul ore across Iliamna Lake, rather than construct northern or southern route roads from the mine site to a new port in Cook Inlet. (Image courtesy Pebble Limited Partnership)

Democrats in Congress join fight against Pebble Mine

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Southwest

Forty-two members of the U.S. House and Senate wrote President Donald Trump and asked him Wednesday to overrule Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 12, 2017 10:12 am

Oct 12 2017

New bill aims to reverse Obama restrictions on offshore drilling

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, North Slope

A U.S. House panel took up a bill Wednesday that would, among other things, block new environmental and safety standards the Obama administration imposed on Arctic offshore drilling.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 12, 2017 10:01 am

Oct 11 2017

As Trump administration removes federal roadblocks, Pebble Mine fight shifts to state

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Fisheries, Southwest, State Government

Now that the Trump administration has removed a major roadblock, Alaskans can expect a lot more action at the state level.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 11, 2017 4:51 pm

Oct 11 2017

Industry, environmental groups speak out as Hilcorp paves the way for drilling in federal Arctic waters

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Energy & Mining, Federal Government

The oil and gas company Hilcorp wants to build a gravel island in shallow waters in the Beaufort Sea, east of Prudhoe Bay.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 11, 2017 3:20 pm

Oct 09 2017

Judge overrules state, says salmon initiative can go forward

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, State Government

A controversial ballot initiative intended to protect salmon habitat has cleared a major hurdle, setting up what could be an intense political fight.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 9, 2017 4:38 pm

Oct 06 2017

A visual depiction of where Pebble will file a permit for 20 year mining permit to operate. This slide is one of more than 100 that Pebble is using to present an overview of their new plans. (Photo courtesy Pebble Limited Partnership)

Pebble shows first glance at its new mine plans

By Dave Bendinger, KDLG-Dillingham | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Energy & Mining, Fisheries, Southwest

Pebble CEO Tom Collier began the roll out of Pebble Mine’s new design early Thursday morning in Anchorage. The company is focusing on a much smaller footprint in the Pebble West deposit only.

By Dave Bendinger, KDLG-Dillingham | October 6, 2017 12:38 pm

Oct 05 2017

ANWR advances with GOP budget

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Energy & Mining, Federal Government

The U.S. House on Thursday passed a budget plan that could open the door to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The vote was 219-206. Eighteen Republicans joined the Democrats in voting “no.”

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 5, 2017 5:40 pm

Oct 05 2017

ANWR takes tiny step down rocky Senate road

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Energy & Mining, Federal Government, Nation & World

The effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling made a baby step forward Wednesday in the Senate, with the debut of a Republican budget plan in a committee.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 5, 2017 12:30 pm

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Energy & Mining

In Iliamna, EPA hears mixed reactions to its new course on Pebble Mine

Pebble opponents hammer EPA for changed course at Dillingham meeting

Democrats in Congress join fight against Pebble Mine

New bill aims to reverse Obama restrictions on offshore drilling

As Trump administration removes federal roadblocks, Pebble Mine fight shifts to state

Industry, environmental groups speak out as Hilcorp paves the way for drilling in federal Arctic waters

Judge overrules state, says salmon initiative can go forward

Pebble shows first glance at its new mine plans

ANWR advances with GOP budget

ANWR takes tiny step down rocky Senate road

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