Large-scale mining – Pebble Watch

July 2012 Pebble Watch Newsletter: Salmon, culture and mining risks

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Pebble Watch explores the connection between Bristol Bay cultures, fish and water, and lists potential risks of large-scale copper mining to the Bristol Bay fishery. …

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

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The Alaska Miners Association will be holding the 23rd Biennial Conference from March 19-24, 2012 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This year’s focus is “Technologies and Challenges for Mining in Cold Climates.” The conference will be held at the Westmark Hotel on 10th and Noble Street. This conference will include lectures and workshops from industry experts; field trips to Pogo Mine and the Livengood…

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

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23rd Biennial Fairbanks Alaska Mining Conference

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Alaska Miners Association will be holding the 23rd Biennial Conference from March 19-24, 2012 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This year’s focus is “Technologies and Challenges for Mining in Cold Climates.” The conference will be held at the Westmark Hotel on 10th and Noble Street. This conference will inclulde lectures and workshops from industry experts; field trips to Pogo Mine and the Livengood…

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Alaska Forum on the Environment, Day 1

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Alaska Forum on the Environment hosts its annual educational event. Day 1 includes the following topics of interest to Pebble Watch readers: Elements of a Modern Mine Finding Your Voice: When and How to Participate in the NEPA Process Mining & Water Quality: Acid-rock Drainage and Dissolved Metals What Happened to My NEPA Comments? For … Continued

Environmental & Energy news takes in-depth look at Pebble debate

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Pebble Watch regularly provides news round-ups with links to articles related to development of the proposed Pebble Mine. In a recent two-part series published online in Environmental and Energy News, reporter Gabriel Nelson takes an in-depth look at the debate. Part 1: SALMON: Battle for Bristol Bay, a resource struggle for the ages Part 2: MINING: Pebble prospect divides Alaskans in land of…

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Latest Pebble news includes statewide poll results

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Recent Pebble Mine news includes results of a statewide poll showing the majority of Alaskans oppose the proposed mine, and an article detailing the growth in the mining industry this year. Public Radio International also discussed the Pebble Mine issue in an interview with KDLG news director Mike Mason. “Poll results show a majority of Alaskans do not approve of Pebble Mine” (November 14…

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