Archive for September, 2008
Contention surrounding Pebble Mine
Thursday, September 11th, 2008The proposed new Pebble Mine in a remote area of Alaska has become a major source of contention for locals, fishermen, mining operations and international activists. Situated near the edge of Bristol Bay in southwest Alaska, the Pebble Mine site is rich in gold and copper and, if built, would be the largest open pit […]