Senator Begich on Supreme Court Kensington Gold Mine Pollution Decision
By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009
June 22, 2009 -- U.S. Senator Mark Begich issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding a permit held by Coeur Alaska to dispose of mine tailings from the Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau into a nearby lake.
"Today's decision is good for Southeast Alaska jobs and brings clarity to a 20-year-old dispute. It's time for the federal agencies to work with the Kensington team to move the project forward.
"This is particularly important given the current economic downturn in Southeast Alaska. I expect Coeur will honor their commitments to train and employ Alaskans while developing this resource in a responsible manner. The hundreds of jobs this project is likely to create will be welcome at just the right time."
Source: Senator Mark Begich
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