The company interested in building what would be the world’s largest gold and copper mine in Bristol Bay has downsized its information requests in its lawsuit over federal efforts to block the project, dropping subpoenas in two other states and Alaska.
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With replacements and resignation, Walker consolidates control of gasline project
One doesn’t usually associate “state gasline corporation” and “drama” — but this weekend, the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation was the source of all kinds of drama.
Updated: Fauske resigns as president of state gas line corporation
“I let them know that I think we need to have a person there with different qualifications. There’s no question about that,” said Gov. Bill Walker.
Nome Native corporation sells mining equipment, reclaims land
It’s been a long and unproductive road for the Rock Creek Mine. But now that it’s being liquidated, money will finally flow into the pockets of its current owner, Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Conoco advances project in NPR-A; Independents snap up North Slope leases
ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it will move ahead with construction of a $900 million project in the North Slope’s National Petroleum Reserve.
Alaska drafts transboundary agreement with B.C.
Alaska officials have drafted an agreement with British Columbia aimed at protecting transboundary waters. They say it will address concerns about pollution from mines on rivers that flow into Alaska.
Gas line team reshuffle puts scrutiny on high salaries
Gov. Walker says he wants AGDC to use its lead AK LNG negotiator — an attorney who was paid about $120,000 a month — “in a different capacity going forward” after the Alaska Dispatch News reported he was sent home to South Carolina.
Leaking gas fouled Shishmaref’s coast for 18 months, until it was traced to the village’s only gas line
It’s unclear how much residual cleanup will cost, but the the owner of the gas line will cover the expenses as the responsible party.
Statoil will exit Alaska, following Shell
Norwegian oil company Statoil said Tuesday it will end exploration efforts in the Chukchi Sea and close its Anchorage office.
British Columbia goes after leaking Tulsequah Chief Mine
British Columbia is telling owners of a leaky mine that it’s time to stop polluting a river that flows into Alaska. Provincial officials on Nov. 10 notified the Tulsequah Chief Mine that it’s out of compliance with its permits