Category: General Post
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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
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Court issues injunction delaying EPA process on Pebble
No movement on FACA case expected until next year.
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Mount Polley: officials reassure Alaska, mine lays off workers, investigators ask for public input
The latest news regarding the Mount Polley tailings breach, clean-up and investigation.
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Bristol Bay Forever: after long effort, initiative may still face legal challenges
Public initiative passes, but won’t be used for years – if ever.