Energy & Mining

Aug 10 2019
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A map of the proposed excavation site, waste rock stockpiles and water diffusing system. (From the Application for Waste Management Permit for the Palmer Phase II Exploration Project.)

Conservation groups ask DEC to reconsider Palmer Project permits

By | 2 Alaska, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast

The Palmer Project near Haines received some key permits from the state last month. The project is not a mine yet, but the Constantine Metal Resources company hopes it will be one in the future. Conservation groups say the state hasn’t collected enough information to issue the permits.

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Aug 09 2019
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Russian nuclear power plant afloat in Arctic causes anxiety across Bering Strait

By | Arctic, Energy & Mining, Environment, Nation & World, North Slope, Northwest, Oceans, Science & Tech, Western

A Russian barge mounted with nuclear reactors is expected to traverse the Arctic this month. Across the Bering Strait, Alaskans are worried — though one Arctic security expert also sees room for optimism.

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