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Maine lawmakers add more environmental hurdles to a possible lithium mine

The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.

Environmental conditions added to proposed state mining exemption rules

The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.

Regulators propose reducing obstacles to mining lithium in Maine

The Maine DEP proposes that mining for lithium be regulated like quarrying for gravel or granite.

Proposal from Maine DEP could reduce obstacles for lithium mine

State lawmakers consider new mining rules that could open door to lithium mining

Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.