New mining exploration planned for Bristol Bay region
Another Canadian mining company has announced plans to explore for gold, copper and molybdenum in the Bristol Bay area next year.
LINK (Via: Alaska Public Radio)
Another Canadian mining company has announced plans to explore for gold, copper and molybdenum in the Bristol Bay area next year.
LINK (Via: Alaska Public Radio)
Alaska Native leaders from the Bristol Bay region will hold a press event, which will be available by teleconference, in Anchorage this Wednesday to announce a significant new development in the long-running controversy over exploration and development of the Pebble mine project.
WHO:
· Bobby Andrew, board member of Nunamta Aulukestai (Caretakers of our Lands)
· Jack Hobson, Nondalton resident
· Other speakers (TBA)
WHEN:
Press Conference and Telephone Briefing
Wednesday, July 29, 2009,
10 AM Alaska Time
WHERE:
In-Person:
Marriot Hotel at H and 7th Streets
Skagway Valdez Room
Anchorage, Alaska
Parking available at Municipal Garage
By Telephone:
Call-in number: 800-311-9402
Passcode: 5729
VISUALS:
In addition to the speakers, there will be maps and photos ready for download
CONTACT:
Harlin Savage, Resource Media, (720) 564-05500, ext. 11, harlin@resource-media.org
Lynda Giguere, Resource Media-Alaska (907) 771-4020, lynda@resource-media.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 16th. Doors open at 5:30, film starts at6:30. Admission is$3. Hosted by guest speakersLisa Sedlar,President of New Seasons Markets, Guido Rahr, president of Wild Salmon Center and MacGregor Walker commercial fishermen andpresident ofWest Coast Wild Salmon, a Q&A will follow the film.FREE BRISTOL BAY SALMONwill be served!!