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September 2013

Anglo American withdraws from Pebble Partnership

British mining company Anglo American said today it will withdraw from the Pebble Partnership, a 50-50 joint venture with Canada’s Northern Dynasty Minerals, according to a written release. That means that Northern Dynasty will be the sole owner in the partnership, which is working toward the development of the proposed Pebble mine. As of June 30, … Continued

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September 2013

Reactions to Anglo American’s decision

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Media reports on Anglo American's decision to back out of Pebble project

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August 2013

EPA visit to Dillingham, Iliamna (photos)

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EPA Chief Administrator Gina McCarthy hears from residents in Bristol Bay.

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August 2013

Recent videos feature Bristol Bay and the Pebble mine debate

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From an independent documentary to a hard-hitting BBC news show.

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August 2013

EPA’s McCarthy to visit Bristol Bay

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McCarthy reportedly plans stops in Dillingham, Iliamna, and a tour of the Pebble deposit site.

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August 2013

New EPA Administrator to visit Bristol Bay

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McCarthy reportedly plans stops in Dillingham, Iliamna, and a tour of the Pebble deposit site.

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August 2013

Deadline for public comment on status of Lake Iliamna harbor seals

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Lake Iliamna harbor seal status – Deadline: August 16, 2013 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) ruled on a petition that the Center for Biological Diversity had submitted last November, seeking an endangered or threatened species status for harbor seals that live in Iliamna Lake. NOAA Fisheries determined that … Continued

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August 2013

Free webinar hosted by the First Peoples Worldwide

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“Engaging FPIC: Understanding, Interpretation and Self-determination” The webinar begins at 7 a.m. Alaska Time and will focus on how Indigenous Peoples can hone their knowledge and skills about free, prior and informed consent and be better prepared to face the challenges of development in their communities. More info Register

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August 2013

Learn about “free, prior and informed consent”

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Pebble Mine news and First Peoples/Indigenous rights related to Bristol Bay

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August 2013

Subcommittee on Oversight discusses EPA Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment

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Witnesses testify regarding NEPA process and EPA watershed assessment.