The decision issued Monday is the latest in a long string of legal and administrative rulings against the project.
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Army Corps to revisit parts of Pebble’s application, but opponents say mine can’t move forward
Pebble spokesperson Mike Heatwole said the announcement shows the company’s appeal holds water.
EPA stops Pebble mine, capping decades-long battle
“Many of those who began this battle are no longer with us,” said Alannah Hurley, executive director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. She called the EPA’s decision historic.
Bristol Bay braces for EPA’s final decision on the proposed Pebble mine
Pebble Mine would be one of the largest copper and gold mines in the world — but it might never break ground. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to issue its final decision on the mine very soon.
Along Utqiaġvik’s eroding coast, hope that a seawall can help keep the community safe
In Utqiaġvik, where the coast is eroding at some of the fastest rates in the nation, storms, flooding and thawing permafrost damage houses, roads and cultural sites.
Army Corps teaches Unalaskans how not to get blown up by WWII-era munitions
WWII-era grenades, chemical weapons and other munitions have been turning up on the island’s hiking trails and beaches for decades.
An unexpected item is blocking cities’ climate change prep: obsolete rainfall records
Rainfall reports for some states are 50 years old, which means they don’t reflect how the climate has already changed in recent decades.
Governor’s veto erases $4.4 million for new Craig harbor; lawmakers say they’ll try again next year
Craig has a years-long waiting list for its two largest harbors.
Orutsararmiut Native Council to challenge Donlin Mine water quality certificate in court
The most recent appeal comes a month after state environmental conservation commissioner Jason Brune upheld the certificate.
Donlin Gold announces plans for summer exploratory drilling season
The announcement came just a week before the State of Alaska is expected to issue a verdict on a key permit for the company.