The mine’s environmental assessment predates the Mount Polley disaster. If the extension is granted, the assessment would be 12 years old by the time the developer got started.
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British Columbia exploration boom may not lead to new mines
Mineral exploration companies claim they’re finding more and higher-grade ore across the border in British Columbia. But more drilling doesn’t necessarily mean more development.
Six names added to fishermen’s memorial at 27th Blessing of the Fleet
At this time last year the nonprofit Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau counted 211 names on the memorial wall. The memorial is meant to honor all of Alaska’s commercial fishermen.
In Tyonek, celebration as a coal mining company backs down
Last week, PacRim Coal told state and federal regulatory agencies that it would no longer pursue permitting for the Chuitna coal mine.
State considers B.C. mines as promoters plan visit
A new Walker-Mallott administration working group is addressing British Columbia’s mining boom near its border with Alaska. But the group is not ready to take the stands mine critics hope for.
State wants to be informed on water treatment
Alaska mine regulators want to be informed on Chieftain Metals’ plans to treat acid rock drainage at the old Tulsequah Chief Mine in British Columbia.