EPA, Pebble Mine developer in settlement talks over Biden's unprecedented pre-emptive veto

EPA, Pebble Mine developer in settlement talks over Biden's unprecedented pre-emptive veto

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. confirmed last week that it is in active settlement negotiations with the US Environmental Protection Agency, aiming to overturn the federal preemptive veto that has blocked development of the Pebble copper and gold project in Southwest Alaska. The July 3 filing in US District Court follows a 90-day litigation pause requested […] The post EPA, Pebble Mine developer in settlement talks over Biden’s unprecedented pre…

EPA open to idea of Pebble settlement

Federal agency has reviewed the case; requests additional time, information. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. announced July 4 an update on its ongoing litigation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, confirming that the company and EPA are now in negotiations to explore a potential settlement over the Pebble project veto. Following a 90-day pause requested in February and a 30-day...