In Congress, they call it “questioning witnesses” but it can sound a lot like verbal pummeling, as it did when Sullivan had his few minutes.
Energy & Mining
Oil Prices Are Rising Again, But Will They Keep Going Up?
Oil hit a new high for the year — closing at just under $61 a barrel. But some analysts say the global economic slowdown and the rise of alternative energy will mean less demand and lower prices.
British Columbia: Alaska will get larger voice in mine development
British Columbia’s top mining official says Alaska will soon have more input into the transboundary mine permitting process. That news came after a meeting with Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Byron Mallott: B.C. officials ‘sincere’ about safe mining
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott met with top officials from British Columbia’s mines and environment agencies as part of Mining Week in the Canadian province.
BOEM explains 75% chance of Arctic oil spill
Inside a thick government report on the impact of off-shore oil leasing in the Chukchi Sea is a phrase that grabs the attention. It says there’s “75% chance of one or more large spills.”
Red Chris Mine gets closer to full production
A British Columbia mine upriver from Wrangell and Petersburg is one step closer to full production after reaching a benefits agreement with a First Nation group.
Alaska miners dispute claim that “much” of Alaska’s federal lands are open to mining
“I think our concern is when you say “much” you’re talking about 18 percent of placer mines, and two out of six large-scale mines,” said mining industry representative.
Unalaska’s geothermal hopes stall without city backing
A years-long effort to bring geothermal power to Unalaska may be on its last legs. The city government is draining its accounts for exploring Makushin Volcano, saying the project is too expensive and risky to pursue any further.
Oil price likely to dip again after brief surge
That gives Alaskans something to cheer about, but the head of the U.S. Energy Information Administration told a Senate panel Thursday two political events on the horizon would likely bring the global price down.
SE Tribal council boosts anti-mine campaign
Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit-Haida Central Council is increasing its opposition to mines just across the border in British Columbia.