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Feds green-light exploratory copper and silver mining project in Libby
The U.S. Forest Service approved a 16-year copper and silver exploration project expected to create 30-35 jobs amid economic challenges in Lincoln County, Montana.
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Trump administration approves mine exploration project near Libby
The Trump administration this week approved an Idaho company’s mine to explore for copper and silver near Libby in northwestern Montana. In development for decades, the Hecla Mining Company’s Libby Exploration Project has faced criticism from environmental groups concerned about a mine beneath a sensitive wilderness area. But earlier this year, the Trump administration put the proposed mine and nine other projects in line for “expedited permit…
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Feds green-light exploratory copper and silver mining project in Libby
A controversial project to probe under the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness for a potential copper and silver mine has been approved by the U.S. Forest Service.
·Helena, United States
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