Options for stopping pollution leaking out of B.C.’s Tulsequah Chief Mine seem to be difficult and expensive. The mine is northeast of Juneau.
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SE Tribal council boosts anti-mine campaign
Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit-Haida Central Council is increasing its opposition to mines just across the border in British Columbia.
Major investor backs out of Tulsequah Chief Mine project
Chieftain Metals Corp. says it will use a bridge loan to repay a $10 million advance from Denver-based Royal Gold.
Tulsequah mine study outlines Taku River barging
Chieftain Metals Corp. is trying to reopen the long closed Tulsequah Chief Mine.
It’s back to barging for Chieftain Metals’ Tulsequah project
The company that’s trying to reopen the Tulsequah Chief Mine has apparently abandoned plans to build a road to the mine site
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.
Taku River Tlingit sue to stop Tulsequah Mine
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has filed suit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia to stop the Tulsequah Chief Mine. For years, the old mine at the headwaters of Southeast Alaska’s most prolific salmon stream has been an issue for Native groups, commercial fishermen and others on both sides of the border. Now…
Experts say Tulsequah Chief Mine success depends on ‘blue sky scenario’
Despite falling stock prices and investors cancelling, Chieftan says the mine will soon be a reality
New road route for Tulsequah Chief Mine approved
British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging.
Juneau Mayor requests long-term plan for Tulsequah Chief Mine water treatment
Botelho has joined the growing sentiment on the Alaska side of the salmon-rich river that mine owner Chieftain Metals will not be able to remedy the 60-year-old problem of Acid Rock Drainage.