Questions have been raised about when the Legislature would get involved in approving a large-scale mine in the Bristol Bay region if a ballot initiative passes this November. The initiative says in addition to permits, a final authorization would be needed from the Legislature for any large-scale metallic sulfide mining operation within the watershed of…
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EPA gets earful on Pebble Mine
Five hours of public testimony in Anchorage saw 100 people signed up to speak on the proposed limits to the Pebble Mine project.
State Supreme Court hears case to remove Pebble initiative from ballot
The Pebble initiative would add another layer of scrutiny to the proposed Pebble Mine
Panel discussion addresses effects of British Columbia mines
The Western Mining Action Network held a discussion on the development of large mines in British Columbia that could impact the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers.
Ballot initiatives could boost younger, liberal voter turnout
When the Republican-led Legislature went into overtime last week, they knocked a set of citizen’s initiatives onto an already packed November ballot.
Missed deadline shifts initiatives to November ballot
Because the Legislature did not meet its midnight deadline, three citizen’s initiatives are expected to be moved from the August primary to the November general election. The switch would happen because of a constitutional rule requiring a 120-day waiting period after a legislative session before an initiative can be put to a vote. It would…
Rio Tinto gives Pebble Mine stake to nonprofits
The mining conglomerate Rio Tinto announced this morning it is divesting its stake in Northern Dynasty, the owner of the proposed Pebble Mine.
Pebble opponents, proponents react to EPA decision
The developers of Pebble Mine are not pleased with what they say is a gross overreach of federal authority.
EPA starts process that could restrict Pebble Mine
The federal agency will ask the state and those behind the proposed Pebble Mine to make their case for the project.
Pebble Mine opponents urge EPA to kill project
About 30 opponents of the proposed Pebble Mine met in Washington Tuesday with White House and high-ranking EPA staff.