Peltola has joined Alaska’s U.S senators on a legal brief in support of the proposed Donlin Creek Mine in Peltola’s home region of the Kuskokwim Delta.
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Chevak Native Village joins others in federal lawsuit over Donlin Gold permits
There are now six tribes suing in federal court to halt Donlin.
Three Southwest Alaska Native tribes sue federal government, seeking to block gold mine
In a 29-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court, they claim various federal agencies improperly permitted the Donlin Gold Mine.
Donlin mine promises revenue for all Alaska Native corporations, but critics point to environmental risks
The mine, which is on the cusp of being constructed after two decades of exploration and planning work, would be one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world.
Aniak Traditional Council rescinds its support for the Donlin Gold mine
The tribe’s withdrawal removes a longtime pillar of support for the project.
Canadian company explores potential gold mine near Donlin
The mine project consists of 92,000 acres of land located between Holy Cross and McGrath, just 25 miles north of the Donlin Gold project.
State allows Donlin Gold to lease land for 315-mile pipeline
DNR has granted land-use rights for a proposed 315-mile long pipeline that would stretch from Cook Inlet to the proposed mine site.
State grants 12 water rights permits for proposed Donlin gold mine
Six tribes opposed the water rights permits, saying that removing that much water from the area could hurt the region’s water supply and ecosystem.
State upholds controversial permit for Donlin gold mine
The decision comes after an administrative law judge recommended that the DEC should not uphold the certificate in April.
Donlin Gold announces plans for summer exploratory drilling season
The announcement came just a week before the State of Alaska is expected to issue a verdict on a key permit for the company.