Bill Could Allow Legislature to Approve, Deny Pebble Mine
3.5.12
Testimony continued Thursday on SB152, many people spoke on the issue, including Executive Director of the Renewable Resources Coalition, Anders Gustafson. Testimony is scheduled to continue on Tuesday, March 6th at 3:30. ...read more
Bristol Bay Mines Bill Hits Senate Committee
2.29.12
A good article in the Juneau Empire talking about Tuesday's hearing on SB 152 addressing the process of permitting sulfide mines in the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve. Testimony will continue at 3:30pm on Thursday, March 1....read more
Anglo American's Pebble Mine Poses High Risks for Investors
2.28.12
A brief overview with a full link to Earthwork's report on the legal, political, and engineering challenges that the Peblle Mine project is up against. ...read more
Pebble Opponents See Mine Study as Slanted
2.27.12
The group behind a massive copper and gold prospect near a world premier salmon fishery has released what it bills as "one of the most exhaustive environmental study programs in the history of U.S. mineral development."...read more
Sponsor: Pebble Bill Aims to Protect Reputation of Alaska Salmon
2.27.12
An article from the Juneau Empire discussing Senate Bill 152 and the effects it could have on the proposed Pebble Mine in the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve. The Bill, introduced by Senator Hollis French will have its first hearing at 3:30 on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012. The bill was referred to Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees....read more