A new report from two environmental groups claims the proposed KSM gold and copper mine northeast of Ketchikan is too risky and too expensive to build.
"Salmon Beyond Borders"
Salmon Beyond Borders celebrates local fisheries
Jill Weitz visited KXLL to talk about events happening in Juneau to celebrate Alaska fisheries and the Salmon Beyond Borders campaign. The group will be serving up salmon, beer and ice cream at the Juneau Yacht Club.
British Columbia: Alaska will get larger voice in mine development
British Columbia’s top mining official says Alaska will soon have more input into the transboundary mine permitting process. That news came after a meeting with Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Filmmaker hikes, floats remote cross-border river
An Anchorage filmmaker hiked and floated the Unuk River from British Columbia’s interior to northeast of Ketchikan, documenting an area downstream of several mining projects.
Mine critics target investors, government officials
Transboundary mine critics are trying a new tactic in their opposition to the KSM mine. They’re telling investors it’s a bad place to put their money.
Transboundary group wants a voice in BC mining process
Proposed copper mines in British Columbia have a coalition speaking out on what they say could potentially hurt salmon runs for people on both sides of the border.
BC official says mine concerns heard, critics disagree
British Columbia officials say they understand why Alaskans are concerned about new mines planned for transboundary rivers. But critics on this side of the border say they’re not doing anything about it.