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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
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Design flaw led to Mount Polley breach say investigators
Canadian government says its already acting on panel recommendations.
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News Roundup: January 22, 2015
Developers of the proposed Pebble mine focus on legal strategy and raising funds.
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Year in Review 2015
As we look back on Pebble news for 2015, the year was mainly about fundraising and litigation.
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Timing set in FACA case; 404(c) process delayed
In late November Federal Judge H. Russel Holland ordered a preliminary injunction to halt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 404(c) proceedings related to the Pebble deposit in Bristol Bay until he rules … Continued