The company responsible for the proposed Pebble Mine saw a 60% surge in share price Tuesday. The surge comes on the heels of a recent EPA decision favorable to the project’s development.
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EPA says report on Pebble Mine lacks detail, likely underestimates risks to water quality
In a document issued by the EPA, the agency concludes the project “may have substantial and unacceptable adverse impacts on fisheries resources in the project area watersheds, which are aquatic resources of national importance.”
From permafrost to polar bears, draft report evaluates Alaska gasline’s environmental impact
The report concludes the $43 billion export project could have significant impacts on the environment — but would be a boost for state and local economies.
Pebble CEO and opponent debate whether mine proposal is ‘the nose under the camel’s tent’
The CEO of the Pebble Limited Partnership and a prominent Pebble opponent debated a key point of contention about the proposed mine: its size.
Why Alaska fishers are mailing corks to Murkowski
Bristol Bay fishers who oppose the Pebble Mine are adding an unusual task to their preseason chores: They’re writing messages on cork floats and mailing them to Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Major planned North Slope oil project gets key federal permit
Papua New Guinea-based company Oil Search announced Thursday it received a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for its Pikka development, planned west of Prudhoe Bay.
Iliamna Natives Ltd. reaches land deal with Pebble, citing potential for economic growth
The agreement would allow Pebble access to lands that could prove critical to the development of its mining project in Southwest Alaska.
Why is the US so far behind in the Arctic? Clues emerge at congressional hearing.
Retired Adm. Thad Allen, a former Coast Guard commandant, says the country needs to wake up to the strategic importance of the Arctic Ocean and commit more resources to the region.
Corps extends comment period on Pebble’s draft EIS
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.
Final Pebble hearing in Anchorage draws mix of views
A sizable minority of speakers argued in favor of the mine, saying Alaska needs the jobs. Others said the mine threatens the salmon runs of Bristol Bay.