For opponents of the project, the Army Corps’ decision released a wave of relief. For those who backed the project, the decision comes as a harsh blow.
"Lake Iliamna"
A new transportation route for the proposed Pebble Mine faces backlash from land owners
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recommended a transportation corridor that cuts through land owned by several Bristol Bay entities that refuse to grant Pebble access to their properties.
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.
At Iliamna Lake hearings, residents speak out on Pebble Mine
The Army Corps of Engineers is holding public hearings on the proposed Pebble Mine. Three were held in communities on Iliamna Lake. That region — and the people who live there — would be among the most immediately impacted by the project.