Seepage of contaminants at site 130 miles northeast of Wrangell reported by Canadian environmental group.
“Anyone with an operating gold mine is in a happy spot right now,” said one mining executive.
“Sometimes you’re just never going to have data that says, ‘Yes, that’s what it was,’” says state regulator.
Proposals to electrify cruise docks and build hydroelectric plant may help one mine, hurt another.
In 2015, the British Columbia government committed to ending Tulsequah Chief’s pollution of the Taku. It has been nine years since this commitment was made… Continue reading
Palmer development, above the salmon-bearing Chilkat River, has for years fueled political divisions.
Agency says there will also be more habitat protection measures and mine waste disposal capacity.
Road goes along a major salmon bearing river that flows into Southeast Alaska near Wrangell.
Scientists say circumstances suggest a water quality problem, but awaiting data from mine’s operator.
Regulators failed to consider impacts of a dam failure when issuing Donlin mine permit, judge rules.
U.S., Canadian and tribal leaders gather in Juneau to seek way forward on decades-old disputes.
Alaska’s mining industry supported 11,800 jobs and $1.1 billion in total wages in 2023, according to a report commissioned by the Alaska Miners Association and… Continue reading
Neighborhood concerns about shoreline damage, vegetation regrowth and marine life spur investigation.
Advocates worry it could compound yearslong salmon crisis, more focus needed on transboundary waters.
Logging competitions, live music, other events continue Sunday at Savikko Park.
Expected decisions by Biden administration oppose mining road, support more North Slope protections.
The Biden administration expanded federal protections across millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness on Friday, blocking oil, gas and mining operations in some of the… Continue reading
