ANCHORAGE, Alaska The state of Alaska wants the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a federal agency s rejection of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska s Bristol Bay region.
As part of its commitment to protect biodiversity across the province, the Manitoba government is designating Pemmican Island on Lake Winnipegosis as a provincial park to protect the area s ecosystems, wildlife habitat and unique landscapes.
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Alaska has filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a veto blocking Vancouver-based Northern Dynasty Minerals’ (TSX: NDM; NYSE: NAK) Pebble copper and gold project.
According to the state, the veto violates its sovereignty and a land swap deal with the U.S. that was made half a century ago.