Coeur Alaska projects it’ll be out of room for waste rock in 2022. And its tailings facility will be at capacity by 2024.
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Dunleavy wants White House to consider fast-tracking Prince of Wales rare earth mine
The rock under Bokan Mountain is chock-full of raw materials used to make all kinds of high-tech products: flat panel TVs, electric vehicles, smartphones, missile guidance systems and more.
Gold exploration near Herbert Glacier excites investors
Enthusiasm over drilling test results caused Grande Portage Resources stock to rally temporarily. Financial filings infer as much as $400 million worth of gold on claims near Herbert Glacier.
Controversial Greens Creek Mine film now online
The 20-minute environmental documentary takes aim at Hecla Greens Creek Mine. After completing the festival circuit and surviving a legal challenge, it’s streaming online.
Canada rejects transboundary mine permit protest
An Alaska environmental group has lost its appeal of a large Canadian mine planned for just across the border.
Boosters, skeptics vie for seats on Juneau’s mining committee
Juneau’s mining subcommittee is tasked with revamping the city’s mining ordinance. Both environmentalists and mine advocates are looking for a seat at the table.
Developers say Yakutat-area beach mine looks promising
Developers are optimistic about the potential for a beach-mining operation in at Icy Cape, west of Yakutat and east of Cordova.
Can a Southeast mine battle lead to a trade war?
A Southeast Alaska tribal organization is using a trade-sanctions threat to push federal officials into providing stronger protections for regional fisheries.
Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats
A Canadian mineral exploration firm expands drilling around the Herbert Glacier. This comes as the Juneau mayor’s mining task force considers streaming the city’s review authority.
No charges filed in Mount Polley mine disaster
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.