Category: General Post
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Download ‘good practice guide’ for mining & indigenous peoples
While at the Keystone Center forum, Pebble Watch heard of a resource we think would be helpful to shareholders. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) offers a ‘toolkit’ … Continued
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National Geographic article explores local impact of mine
A December 2010 National Geographic magazine article explores possible environmental and economic effects the Pebble mine may have on the surrounding area and residents. “Alaska’s Choice: Salmon or Gold,“focuses on … Continued
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First Independent Review presented at Keystone Center Meeting
Pebble Watch members were in attendance at the much-anticipated December 3 forum focusing on contentious environmental and scientific issues surrounding the proposed Pebble mine. The day-long discussion focused on responsible … Continued
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Updated Pebble activities shared at BBNC board meeting
Among information presented at the BBNC board’s Land Committee meeting in early December was an update on Pebble activities. Main points included project cost updates and workforce statistics: In 2009, … Continued
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EPA Web resource explains Section 404(c)
When BBNC asked EPA to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act in relation to the proposed Pebble Mine, you may have wondered what that meant, … Continued
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Permitting Matrix provides guide to Pebble permits
The Pebble Watch Permitting Matrix document, available as a PDF, offers an important resource for shareholders seeking information about the permits that are likely to be involved in any proposed Pebble … Continued
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Dillingham, AK
Population: 2,347 (2008) Coordinates: 59.046751, -158.508665 Area: 35.7 square miles Dillingham is located on Nushagak Bay, an inlet of Bristol Bay in southwestern Alaska. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, … Continued
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Download past Pebble Watch newsletters
Newsletter: Trace Elements Issue 1, August 2010 This first issue of Pebble Watch focuses on “Report Series E: Trace Elements (Sediments & Soils),” an overview of soil and sediment sampling, … Continued