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October 2017

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. Thiessen’s presentation focused on four main areas. We’ve bulleted the highlights for you here, or you can watch in its entirety. Partner EPA settlement has … Continued

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July 2017

EPA requests public comment on proposal

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In accordance with an agreement the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made with the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) in May 2017 to resolve litigation, the agency is proposing to withdraw a January 2014 “Proposed Determination” under the Clean Water Act’s 404(c) provision that laid out restrictions for large-scale mining at … Continued

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May 2017

Exploratory permitting case still in deliberation

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Alaska Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth is currently deliberating the case of Nunamta Aulukestai versus the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Pebble Limited Partnership, which pertains to exploration permits granted to developers for study of the proposed Pebble mine area. The suit was brought against the State in July 2009 by … Continued

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May 2017

Cooperative Extension introduces new permitting web site

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The Cooperative Extension Service based out of the University of Fairbanks has launched a new educational web site that could be helpful for Pebble Watch readers. The site offers “tools to help rural Alaskans understand how to participate effectively in the NEPA process.” www.projectpermits.com

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February 2017

Pebble Watch News Roundup: February 7, 2017

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Developers of the proposed Pebble mine predict permits will be filed in 2017. Meanwhile, a renewal of an existing permit is delayed, and a bill is introduced that would require additional state legislative approval for large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve.

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November 2016

Pebble Mining Permit Application: Public Comment due November 30

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Public comment is due soon on a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit (MLUP) application that Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) has submitted to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The permit would allow PLP to continue operations on state-owned land at the Pebble deposit area in Bristol Bay. The current MLUP expires on December 31, 2016. … Continued