The Alaska State House unanimously passed a resolution, HR12, sponsored by Rep. Cathy Muñoz which re-affirms the House’s long term commitment to the Kensington Gold Mine.

The Kensington Mine is a vital project to the community of Juneau. Couer Alaska has spent more than $30 million on studies to develop the mine in an environmentally responsible fashion, and $33 million on preliminary construction.

Due to the August 2006 injunction imposed by the 9th circuit court, some of the 70-plus permits authorizing the mine that were in place are now in jeopardy. Decision of the U.S. Supreme Court is imminent, and should the Court rule in favor of the mine, the federal and state agencies need to be ready to assist Couer in seeking continuations and reinstatement of these important operational permits.

Click for Juneau Empire article, House Majority press release, and letter from Dennis Wheeler from COEUR: COEUR Ltr.pdf (27.83 kb)