The British Columbia government won’t file charges in the Mount Polley mine disaster. Critics in Southeast say the lack of enforcement action increases their concerns about transboundary mines.
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Study downplays leaking mine’s impact on fish
Do dissolved metals from an old Canadian mine threaten Taku River fish? A new state study says “no,” but critics aren’t so sure of the results.
Audit: Alaska critics of British Columbia mines are right
British Columbia’s top auditor says the province has failed to protect the environment from mines and mineral exploration projects.
Mount Polley Mine to discharge wastewater
British Columbia’s Mount Polley Mine, which became a poster child for environmental disasters, will soon begin discharging wastewater.
Tulsequah cleanup won’t restart water-treatment plant
Canadian regulators say the Tulsequah Chief Project, near Juneau, has agreed to reduce pollution leaking into a nearby river. But the mine won’t have to restart a shuttered water-treatment plant.
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
Feds: B.C. mines won’t go before international commission
The U.S. State Department will not propose putting Southeast Alaska’s transboundary mine conflict before the International Joint Commission. That’s the U.S.-Canada panel that addresses cross-border water issues.
B.C. mine protestors hold “Extra Tuff” rally on Capitol steps
“What we found for this project of collecting salmon stories and boots from Alaskans throughout the region is that Alaska is united on this issue,” says SEACC Director Malena Marvin.
B.C. minister: Tulsequah Chief Mine leak should be fixed
British Columbia’s top mine official says the province needs to address pollution pouring out of an abandoned tunnel near Juneau.
British Columbia mine chief’s visit includes tribes, critics
British Columbia officials travel to Southeast Alaska Aug. 24-27 to discuss concerns about transboundary mines.