Category: General Post
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Pebble Permitting Timeline Released
The United States Corps of Engineers (Corps) has developed the Pebble project EIS website, where you will be able to track official information about the process, including permitting documents, meeting … Continued
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Pebble and Donlin Gold: A comparison of permitting timelines
As the proposed Pebble mine enters the permitting process, another mine proposal in Alaska is moving forward. Donlin Gold, the proposed gold mine in the Kuskokwim Mountains, has many similarities … Continued
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EPA responds to people of Alaska with surprise announcement
The agency is not rescinding proposed restrictions at the Pebble prospect On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision related to whether to withdraw a 2014 “Proposed Determination” … Continued
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Northern Dynasty finds permitting funder, potential partner
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQM), based in Canada, announced Monday that it has entered into a “framework agreement,” with Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. that will help fund the permitting process … Continued
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Who is First Quantum Minerals Ltd?
First Quantum Minerals based in Vancouver, Canada, has mining projects on several continents. While First Quantum has dipped its toe in Alaska waters, through a brief partnership with Millrock Resources … Continued
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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