Shell has paused its drilling operation in the Arctic just a day after starting.
Energy & Mining
State wants Red Devil Mine on National Priority List
Cleanup at the Red Devil mine site is getting special attention from the state’s administration.
U.S. Interior Department gives Shell OK to proceed with Arctic drilling prep
The U.S. Department of Interior announced this morning it is allowing Shell Oil to proceed with its drilling operations in the Chuckchi Sea.
Statoil makes plans for drilling in Chukchi Sea
Statoil is inching closer to exploratory drilling in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea. The only question is: When?
Juneau Mayor requests long-term plan for Tulsequah Chief Mine water treatment
Botelho has joined the growing sentiment on the Alaska side of the salmon-rich river that mine owner Chieftain Metals will not be able to remedy the 60-year-old problem of Acid Rock Drainage.
Alaskans see pipeline threat from reserve proposal
Alaska’s congressional delegation says restrictions on land proposed for the 36,000-square mile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could create problems for Arctic offshore drilling.