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EPA action to block Pebble project spotlights unprecedented use of Clean Water Act powers
The Environmental Protection Agency set a potentially unprecedented process in motion when it began work on Feb. 28…
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Exploration off 38 percent, but producing mines strong
JUNEAU — Mining is good for Alaska’s economy, but while the state’s six producing mines are holding up…
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Begich speaks out against Pebble mine
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has come out against the proposed Pebble mine, calling the massive gold-and-copper…
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EPA report: Large-scale mining could devastate Bristol Bay fish, people
JUNEAU — A government report indicates a large-scale copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region could…
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Morris series strangely silent on habitat issues
M orris Communications is the Georgia-based media group that owns the Peninsula Clarion, Homer News, Juneau Empire, Alaska…
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APOC releases latest filings
JUNEAU — The group behind an effort to repeal Alaska’s oil tax law raised about $34,000 during the…
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House Bill 77 draws crowds in opposition
The sometimes polarized communities of the Kenai Peninsula came together this week to oppose House Bill 77. During…
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House Bill 77 would take away Alaskans’ constitutional rights
I wanted to bounce a few ideas off of you all regarding House Bill 77. Seems to me…
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Northern Dynasty to press on at Pebble
The Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. CEO says the company is continuing its efforts to develop the giant Pebble…
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Salmon streams need protection
Everyone who lives on the Kenai understands that our fisheries don’t just power our economy; they also are…
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Study: Pebble mine would boost Alaska’s economy
JUNEAU — A May 2013 report commissioned by the Pebble Limited Partnership indicates that the proposed Pebble mine…
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Most voters support ban on mining in Bristol Bay, poll says
Nearly 63 percent of voters polled are in favor of a likely 2014 ballot initiative that would prohibit…
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Anglo American withdraws from Pebble project
JUNEAU — One of the partners in a massive and contentious proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska…