The new lease allows up to 750,000 tons of ore and concentrations be shipped through the facility annually.
Energy & Mining
New report questions Susitna-Watana costs
A new fiscal analysis of the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project questions the Alaska Energy Authority’s estimates on how much the 735-foot tall dam would cost the State of Alaska, if built.
Greens Creek receives final tailings expansion permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finalized a wastewater and tailings disposal permit for the Greens Creek Mine near Juneau.
Fishermen debate potential Southeast mine
A Canadian company is exploring copper and zinc deposits at the Palmer Project site north of Haines. It’s not even a proposed project yet – but it’s already dividing the community of Haines.
Walker administration preparing energy disaster declaration
During Walker’s campaign, he said the first thing he would do as governor would be to issue a declaration of disaster on the cost of energy in Interior Alaska.
Judge temporarily halts EPA’s 404(c) process on Pebble Mine
The process allows the EPA to restrict or prohibit projects that could have adverse effects on fishery areas.