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May 08 2019

As memories of the Exxon Valdez fade, a plea to Congress to retain the lessons learned

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, History, Oceans, Politics, Southcentral

A group of Alaskans traveled to Washington, D.C., to ask lawmakers to renew the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Congress allowed the law to expire last year.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | May 8, 2019 1:30 pm

May 06 2019

Donlin Gold looks to schools, workforce development for future employees

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Education, Energy & Mining, Southwest, Western

Donlin Gold promised to hire local workers for its proposed gold mine. To fulfill that promise, the company knows that it has to start now. And it has to start young.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | May 6, 2019 4:05 pm

May 03 2019

A base camp at the site of the proposed Pebble Mine.

Corps extends comment period on Pebble’s draft EIS

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Southwest, Western

The Army Corps of Engineers has extended the public comment period on its draft environmental review of the proposed Pebble Mine. The final day to submit comments is now June 29.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | May 3, 2019 2:58 pm

May 02 2019

Democrats on US House committee advance ANWR anti-drilling bill

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Climate Change, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Politics

The bill is unlikely to become law, but the committee hearing offered Congress members a chance to argue their case. And some did so loudly.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | May 2, 2019 2:18 pm

May 01 2019

House committee urges pressure on B.C. over transboundary mining

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast, State Government

The Alaska House Fisheries Committee heard from mine critics on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border during a Tuesday hearing in Juneau.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | May 1, 2019 5:26 pm

Apr 30 2019

The proposed Pebble Mine site, pictured in 2014.

Mine opponents ask SEC to investigate Pebble’s parent company

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

Two groups allege Northern Dynasty Minerals has described a massive deposit to potential investors, while Pebble’s permit application describes a mine barely one-tenth that size.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | April 30, 2019 7:59 pm

Apr 26 2019

Interior delays offshore drilling plan, citing judge’s decision

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

The Trump administration’s plan to expand offshore drilling in the Arctic and throughout U.S. coastal waters is on indefinite hold.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | April 26, 2019 12:30 pm

Apr 24 2019

Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks with reporters during a press availability following her annual address to the legislature, Feb. 19 2014. (Photo by Skip Gray/Gavel Alaska)

Sen. Murkowski asks for longer Pebble Mine comment period

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Nation & World

The current 90-day public comment period ends on May 30. The senator wants the Army Corps of Engineers to give the public an additional 30 days to weigh in.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 24, 2019 6:28 pm

Apr 24 2019

An aerial view of the Tulsequah Chief Mine mine site. (Photo by Joe Hitselberger, ADF&G)

Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage B.C. over transboundary mining

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Energy & Mining, Southeast, State Government

State lawmakers from both the House and Senate are urging the Dunleavy administration to continue the state’s engagement with British Columbia over pollution threats from transboundary mining.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | April 24, 2019 12:47 pm

Apr 18 2019

Donlin runway and camp site in summer 2014.

Donlin Gold to begin drilling program

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Southwest, Western

It’s going to be a busy year for Donlin Gold. The company is gearing up for another round of geotechnical drilling — its first in two years.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 18, 2019 5:45 pm

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As memories of the Exxon Valdez fade, a plea to Congress to retain the lessons learned

Donlin Gold looks to schools, workforce development for future employees

Corps extends comment period on Pebble’s draft EIS

Democrats on US House committee advance ANWR anti-drilling bill

House committee urges pressure on B.C. over transboundary mining

Mine opponents ask SEC to investigate Pebble’s parent company

Interior delays offshore drilling plan, citing judge’s decision

Sen. Murkowski asks for longer Pebble Mine comment period

Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage B.C. over transboundary mining

Donlin Gold to begin drilling program

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