Category: General Post
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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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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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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