The mining conglomerate Rio Tinto announced this morning it is divesting its stake in Northern Dynasty, the owner of the proposed Pebble Mine.
Energy & Mining
Coast Guard releases findings on Kulluk grounding
The Coast Guard has released the results of an investigation into the grounding of Shell’s Kulluk drill rig at the end of their troubled Arctic drilling season.
Testimony mixed on Juneau Access project funding
Juneau residents on Thursday weighed in for and against a $35 million appropriation for the Juneau Access project in Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed capital budget.
Boost in B.C. mining has Alaska fishermen nervous
The head of British Columbia’s government has pledged to spur mining development, and that has fishermen in Southeast Alaska nervous.
Bill would help fund two Southeast mines
Two Southeast Alaska mines could get close to $300 million in state support under a bill moving through the Legislature.
Southeast tribes meet about mining concerns
Southeast Alaska tribal leaders are meeting to discuss Canadian mines that could impact regional fisheries.