The companies seeking to develop the massive Pebble mine prospect in Southwest Alaska have agreed to pay a $45,000 fine to the state for unauthorized use of water at their drilling sites.
LINK (Via:The Anchorage Daily News)
During a recent public debate in Dillingham about the proposed mine, Pebble Partnership CEO John Shively announnced they would not be applying for permitting in 2010. Prior statements by mine management indicated that they would apply for permitting late in 2010. Shively also stated that he is, "not convinced that they have a project that environmentally works."
Alaska Public Radio has a report on the debate. LINK