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Lawsuits, legislation and finances: Pebble news roundup
In April 2024 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reaffirmed that it wouldn’t issue a key permit for the Pebble project. The decision culminated a years-long appeals process that … Continued
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Could Chevron decision affect Pebble mine?
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a longstanding precedent called “Chevron deference” that had given federal agencies a lot of authority for how they implemented complex laws like … Continued
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Mining claims in the Pebble deposit area
The BBNC Land Department has produced a series of maps for Pebble Watch that show mining claims in the Pebble deposit area and how they have changed over the years. … Continued
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EPA Action Determinative – Pebble Permit Denial Affirmed
Nearly a year ago, the Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corp) was tasked with reviewing portions of its denial of a key Clean Water Act 404 … Continued
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EPA began 404(c) process to protect Bristol Bay aquatic resources ten years ago
Ten years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its intent to initiate a process under the Clean Water Act Section 404(c) to restrict discharge of dredged or fill material … Continued
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Northern Dynasty Minerals and State of Alaska sue over federal protections at Pebble deposit site
In March 2024, both Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM, owner of Pebble Limited Partnership) and the State of Alaska brought lawsuits against the federal government related to its 2023 decision to … Continued
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Supreme Court won’t fast-track Pebble question
State of Alaska and Northern Dynasty Minerals to fight EPA in federal district court On January 8, the Supreme Court indicated that it wouldn’t hear the State of Alaska’s bill … Continued
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Convertible Notes and Private Placement fund Northern Dynasty Minerals efforts for now
As Pebble Watch reported in November, Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM) – the sole owner of the Pebble Limited Partnership – is in continuous search for investors to help it advance … Continued
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Northern Dynasty Minerals continues to face financial challenges
It’s been ten years since Anglo American withdrew from its 50/50 partnership in the Pebble project. Rio Tinto divested its 19% stake shortly thereafter. Since then, Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM) … Continued
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U.S. Army Corps in holding pattern on Pebble
Agency to wait for Supreme Court action on State of Alaska complaint The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Alaska District obtained another extension on its deadline to develop a … Continued