This week, a major decision came down regarding mine expansion in the northern Black Hills, and a company announced an exploratory drilling project near Mount Rushmore.
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A mining company says it’s going to drill dozens of holes near Keystone to search for a lithium-bearing mineral called spodumene. The move comes as the Black Hills are seeing an increase in claims for lithium and other minerals.
Access to fresh water is a vital issue in South Dakota. The Black Hills Clean Water Alliance says they want to ensure that access is never in danger by supporting things like a mineral withdrawal in the area surrounding Pactola Reservoir.