Developers’ efforts to overturn the cancellation of a vast gold and copper mine planned for southwest Alaska are getting a boost from national mining and pro-business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Trump’s EPA reaffirms Biden-era Pebble Mine veto
The Environmental Protection Agency is sticking with its veto of the proposed Pebble Mine project in southwest Alaska.
Trump’s EPA could revive controversial Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska
A document filed in Northern Dynasty’s pending lawsuit to get a prior EPA veto of the project thrown out says the company and the agency are discussing a possible settlement.
Dunleavy praises Trump orders calling for more drilling, logging and mining in Alaska
Dunleavy offered no opinion on Trump’s decision to rename Denali as Mount McKinley, saying he wanted to speak with the president before sharing his own view.
Trump signs order ‘unleashing’ Alaska’s resources
The order covers most Alaska land-use controversies in recent years. Court challenges are likely.
Army Corps of Engineers affirms denial of permit for Pebble Mine
The decision issued Monday is the latest in a long string of legal and administrative rulings against the project.