Comment Period for Kensington Mine

by Cathy 30. July 2009 10:54
The 15 day comment period on the reinstatement of the 404 permit for the Kensington Mine is quickly approaching. This critical permit will allow construction of the tailings facility. I have seen the Kensington firsthand. The Lower Slate Lake tailings plan makes the most sense from an environmenta... [More]

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Ninth Circuit Court Lifted Injunction on Kensington

by Cathy 8. July 2009 14:57
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has lifted its injunction regarding the Kensington Gold Mine 404 tailings permit. Coeur announced the reinstatement of the 404 permit by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and may resume construction of the tailings facility and production may commen... [More]

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Juneau Delegation Urges Cooperation of Environmental Groups

by Cathy 25. June 2009 15:34
In a letter to Tom Waldo of EarthJustice, Juneau’s legislative delegation, Senator Dennis Egan, and Representatives Cathy Muñoz and Beth Kerttula, express united support of the favorable decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on the Kensington Mine project and urged cooperation of environ... [More]

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Rep. Muñoz applauds US Supreme Court Decision on Kensington Mine

by Cathy 22. June 2009 12:50
The United States Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of Coeur Alaska Inc., affirming a previously issued permit for the tailings facility at Kensington Mine. This decision clears the way for the remaining construction and production to commence at the mine. "This is very exciting news for Junea... [More]

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Representative Cathy Muñoz