Mining News: Pebble study takes a global perspective 12/19/2010
International experts on responsible mining set stage for in-depth discussion on proposed mine for SW Alaska copper deposit
The first of a series of independent science panels designed by the Keystone Center to address the potential development of a mine at the Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in Southwest Alaska – di...

Mining News: A wake up call to anti-mining forces 11/21/2010
Columnist: "We need copper" for green technologies, energy independence and a strong economy as well as host of traditional uses
President Barack Obama heralds green renewables as key to a strong economy and energy independence, but without vigorous domestic copper production, his goals will be difficult to reach. Copper, the...

Mining News: Lawmakers cram for Pebble mine study 10/31/2010
Legislative Council subcommittee discusses how to advance state-funded analysis; integrity of independent consultants questioned
Alaska legislators are at odds on how to proceed with a state-funded study of the Pebble Project and what effect building a mine at the enormous copper-gold-molybdenum deposit will have on the people...

AK-WA Connection 2010: Mining supports Alaska-Washington trade 08/08/2010
Industry provides much-needed boost to state's economy, especially in rural communities where jobs and opportunities are scarce
Mining is an increasingly bright spot in the Alaska economy and nowhere is the impact of this vibrant sector more pronounced than among businesses in the Alaska-Washington trade. Shaking off effects...

Mining News: In-depth Pebble study nears completion 07/25/2010
Engineers and consultants are expected to produce project's baseline document and mine plan for public scrutiny in a few months
PEBBLE - Pebble Partnership CEO John Shively opened his June 21 presentation to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Make it Monday Forum with the query, "How many people here have heard of the Pebble Mi...

Mining News: Pebble gets further scrutiny in Juneau 03/28/2010
Lawmakers consider whether proposed mine's size and proximity to Bristol Bay warrants independent review of permitting process
Lawmakers took testimony March 19 on the idea of whether an independent review of the state's large-mine permitting and environmental standards is warranted in light of an anticipated mine permit appl...

Mining News: Pebble bobs to, fro on waves of opinion 12/20/2009
Fisheries board rejects plan to establish Bristol Bay fish refuge; Native corporations differ sharply on mining project's impact
The Pebble Partnership, a 50-50 joint venture between Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. and Anglo American plc, can chalk up one win and one potential loss toward the development of a mine at its copper-...

BBNC opposes offshore leasing, Pebble 12/20/2009
Native regional corporation says oil and gas leasing, mine development are too risky for fish-rich Bristol Bay; others fire back
A major stakeholder in the Bristol Bay region has come out against offshore oil and gas leasing in the North Aleutian basin. The Bristol Bay Native Corp. announced Dec. 11 its board passed a resolutio...

State reverses Holitna license decision 12/13/2009
Overturning a 2006 decision, DNR finds that a gas exploration license in Southwest Alaska is in the best interest of the state
Alaska officials have again decided that an exploration license in the Holitna basin is in the best interests of the state, returning in a 2005 ruling that had previously been overturned. In a decisi...

Projecting the jobs 11/29/2009
AEDC CEO Bill Popp works with Petroleum News and Mining News on new project forecast
Like one of Scrooge's Christmas apparitions, a ghost of Alaska's future could portend doom, or could just prove to be a warning of the consequences of not taking appropriate action. And from the persp...

Mining News: Parnell lauds Alaska permitting process 11/22/2009
"The state will continue to defend our permits that we issue, and our permitting process. That is the least I can do as governor"
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell reflected on Alaska's rich mining history and vowed to defend the state's mining regulatory process and to oppose unjust attacks on the industry during an address to miner...

Mining Explorers 2009: Pebble team focuses on engineering 11/01/2009
Developers budget US$20 million toward 2009 exploration drilling; rest pre-feasibility work
The Pebble Partnership, a 50-50 venture between Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. and Anglo American plc, put together a 2009 budget of US$70 million focused on completing a pre-feasibility study for the...

Mining News: Finding rekindles Ballot Measure 4 fires 06/28/2009
APOC identifies more than 20 campaign violations by 'Gillam Group;' member accuses initiative opponents of similar improprieties
The opposing sides of Ballot Measure 4, the failed ballot initiative that opponents said targeted development of a mine at the huge Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in Southwest Alaska, have mov...

Mining News: Pebble cries 'foul' at opponents' antics 03/29/2009
Partners supply APOC with evidence of wrongdoing by Alaska money manager, anti-Pebble groups during ballot initiative campaign
The Pebble Partnership, in conjunction with the Resource Development Council for Alaska, has filed a complaint with the Alaska Public Offices Commission, alleging 18 violations of Alaska campaign law....

RDC to hold annual meeting Nov. 19-20 11/09/2008
The Resource Development Council will hold its 29th annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Dena'ina Convention Center in Anchorage. The two-day forum will cover topics ran...

Mining News: Bill seeks disclosure for initiatives 10/26/2008
Rep. Kyle Johansen proposes initiative finance reform; bulk of Ballot Measure 4 funding came from outside "soft money" group
Alaska Rep. Kyle Johansen, R- District 1, told attendees at Alaska's Resource Development Council Oct. 2 breakfast that Alaska's initiative process has become a multimillion-dollar industry. Johansen...

Mining News: Involvement is keystone of Pebble plan 09/28/2008
Consultant seeks to involve interested parties in a three-stage plan aimed at creating dialogue about developing a mine at Southwest Alaska site
We feel strongly that an informed public is an empowered public," the Keystone Center said in an early September report that attempts to identify the principle issues people have raised in regard to t...

Mining News: DNR: Pebble still on regulatory track 07/27/2008
Mine project's opponents pen 'legal review' of permitting process; biologist confuses issues in criticism of state regulators
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has come under criticism from a coalition of environmental group representatives and former state officials, who say the state agency's oversight is not...

Mining News:Leaders voice concerns about initiative 07/27/2008
Vaguely worded Ballot Measure 4 poses significant danger for mining, Native corporations, rural communities and Alaska economy
Rosie Barr Spokeswoman for Alaska Native regional corporation NANA Inc. "If the initiatives are voted into law, we, along with other Alaskans, will never be able to develop our mineral r...

Regional authority for Railbelt grid? 07/27/2008
Preliminary results of AEA study point to cost savings, other benefits from central coordination of power generation, transmission
A study commissioned by the Alaska Energy Authority into the future operation of the Alaska Railbelt electricity grid is recommending the formation of a regional power authority. "We're proposing ......