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TRUTH ABOUT PEBBLE BOARD APPLAUDS $5 MILLION 'PEBBLE FUND'

The executive committee and board of the statewide organization “Truth About Pebble” said the announcement that the Pebble Partnership is establishing a $5 million endowment fund for fisheries and economic development is a strong sign the Partnership is listening to Alaskans.

PEBBLE PROSPECT MINING INTERESTS FUND ENDOWMENT

The companies exploring the massive Pebble copper and gold prospect in Southwest Alaska announced they are creating a $5 million endowment for fisheries and economic development in the region.

OPINION: SPECIES PROTECTION DOOMS DEVELOPMENT

ANCHORAGE - I'd like to anticipate the new year's unfolding economic events with excitement and optimism, but uneasiness better describes my mind-set. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne will announce a decision soon on whether to list the polar bear as "endangered."

NEW STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION FORMS TO SUPPORT PEBBLE PROJECT

Truth About Pebble, a non-profit citizens’ organization with board members from across Alaska, was unveiled today with plans to inform and educate Alaskans about the Pebble Project, its potential benefits for the state and the process by which it will be reviewed under Alaskan law.

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THE ANTI-MINING INITIATIVE COULD SHUT DOWN ALL MAJOR METAL MINES IN ALASKA

Promoters of this initiative want you to think it would only apply to the potential Pebble Project. In fact, it’s a deceptive and drastic proposal that could shut down all existing major metal mines in Alaska and prohibit any new ones.
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Pebble Partnership releases first report
Anchorage Daily News
The industry partnership promoting the development of Pebble prospect has released the first installment of environmental and socio-economic data collected over the past few years.
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TAP board applauds new $5 million 'Pebble Fund'
Truth About Pebble
The announcement is called a strong sign that the Pebble Partnership is listening to Alaskans.
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Pebble prospect mining interests fund endowment
Anchorage Daily News
The companies exploring the massive Pebble copper and gold prospect in Southwest Alaska announced they are creating a $5 million endowment for fisheries and economic development in the region.
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Prairie dogs will get protection in some areas
Albuquerque Journal
The federal government has determined Gunnison's prairie dog populations in parts of New Mexico and Colorado warrant placement on the endangered-species list, officials announced.
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Why mining is essential to survival: What the environmentalists are missing
Helium
This is an objective, both sides covered, look into the controversy of mining and the environment.
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Economic Impacts of Alaska's Mining Industry (Alaska Miners Association, Jan. 2008)
McDowell Group
A comprehensive look at how mining contributes to the economy of the state.
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LETTER: MINING NOT ON LIST AS CAUSE OF FRASER RIVER SALMON DECLINE
Drs. Daniel Schindler and Ray Hilborn are correct that Fraser River salmon runs have declined since
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