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News Roundup: September 3, 2015
Quick links to recent news stories related to development of the proposed Pebble mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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Mount Polley Tailings Dam Breach Reports & Investigations
Mount Polley reports piling up: recommendations, scientific findings, and a summary of future potential threats
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Lessons from Mount Polley
Gold/copper mine, shut down since a tailings breach last August, likely to reopen this month, says BC mines minister.
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EPA argues for dismissal in FACA case brought by Pebble Partnership
Judge says there are many issues to grapple with in this case; will render a decision as quickly as he can.
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Bobby Andrew, longtime activist for Bristol Bay, passes
Andrew was staunch advocate of Bristol Bay, who traveled widely to speak out against the development of the proposed Pebble mine.
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New Mt. Polley report concludes metals could affect important fish species
Researchers from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) were some of the first on the scene after an August 4, 2014 tailings pond breach released an estimated 2.6 billion gallons … Continued
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Timeline of Pebble events
Permitting timeline updated to included major events in the development of the proposed Pebble mine.
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News roundup: May 5, 2015
Federal Judge weighs postponing Pebble mine hearing (Alaska Dispatch News, May 5, 2015) Federal Judge H. Russel Holland, who is presiding over ongoing litigation brought by the Pebble Limited Partnership … Continued
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News roundup: April 1, 2015
Judge allows for subpoena in Pebble lawsuit (Alaska Dispatch News – March 31, 2015) Judge H. Russel Holland ruled Monday that Pebble Limited Partnership can subpoena Alaska Communications to preserve emails … Continued
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New NDM funds mostly slated for legal fees
In January, Canadian-based Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), sole owner of the Pebble prospect, raised C$15.5 million by selling “special warrants” (which will convert to shares) to Barbados-based Stirling Global Value … Continued