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LOCAL JUNEAU EMPIRE The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday grilled attorneys about an interpretation of the Clean Water Act that would allow Coeur Alaska to deposit mine tailings in Lower Slate Lake.

Supreme Court grills Coeur on tailings

<B>Under scrutiny:</B> The entrance tunnel and water treatment facility for the Kensington Gold Mine is seen recently against Lion Head Mountain. The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the gold mine can dump tailings into Lower Slate Lake.

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Under scrutiny: The entrance tunnel and water treatment facility for the Kensington Gold Mine is seen recently against Lion Head Mountain. The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the gold mine can dump tailings into Lower Slate Lake.

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