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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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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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“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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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
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Protesters gather as Pebble Advisory Committee convenes
This week the Pebble Advisory Committee met face to face for the first time in Anchorage to learn more about developer plans for the copper-gold-molybdenum mining prospect located in Bristol Bay, … Continued
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EPA requests public comment on proposal
In accordance with an agreement the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made with the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) in May 2017 to resolve litigation, the … Continued
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Does new AES partnership give PLP the funding it needs?
Pebble Limited Partnership recently announced that it had contracted with AES Regulatory and Technical Services to “lead a collaborative business development planning initiative to include Alaska Native village corporations with … Continued
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Can Pebble begin permitting in 2017?
Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), which owns 100% of the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP), has signaled investors that it is serious about moving forward with beginning the process of permitting the … Continued
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EPA and PLP reach settlement terms
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it had reached settlement terms with the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) over litigation PLP had brought against the agency in 2014. That … Continued