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Northern Dynasty finds permitting funder, potential partner
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQM), based in Canada, announced Monday that it has entered into a “framework agreement,” with Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. that will help fund the permitting process … Continued
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Who is First Quantum Minerals Ltd?
First Quantum Minerals based in Vancouver, Canada, has mining projects on several continents. While First Quantum has dipped its toe in Alaska waters, through a brief partnership with Millrock Resources … Continued
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A closer look at a First Quantum statement
On Monday First Quantum Minerals Ltd. announced its interest in the Pebble project by entering into a framework agreement with Northern Dynasty Minerals. Instead of partnering immediately on the project, … Continued
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News Roundup: November 22, 2017
Just in time for your 4-day holiday: catch up on all the news related to the Pebble project that’s come up in the past few weeks. If you need more, … Continued
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Pebble Watch Fact-check
Understanding the process for permitting a large-scale mine in Bristol Bay does not lend easily to sound-bites. When journalists oversimplify, it can lead to articles that skew the facts or … Continued
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News Roundup: October 25, 2017
EPA’s public input period dominated recent news, but there were also personnel changes at EPA Region 10 and the Pebble Limited Partnership. “Bristol Bay’s Pebble Mine Back in Play” (Oct. … Continued
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“Go with an open mind, open heart, open ears…”
Our interview with Dennis McLerran With EPA visits to Bristol Bay coming up this week, we decided to interview a former EPA administrator regarding his impressions of the region. Dennis … Continued
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Catch up on the latest Pebble mine news: October 9, 2017
It’s time to catch up on your reading, as there’s been a lot of Pebble mine news lately, including new information about what developers are planning for the project, and … Continued
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Northern Dynasty CEO predicts Pebble permit within three years
Northern Dynasty Minerals CEO Ron Thiessen presented at the Denver Gold Forum last week, sharing an updated company presentation and optimism for permitting of the copper/gold/molybdenum prospect within three years. … Continued
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EPA sets public hearings in Dillingham and Iliamna
In early October the Environmental Protection Agency will hold hearings in Bristol Bay to receive comments about its proposal to withdraw the 2014 Proposed Determination, which recommended certain restrictions for … Continued