Warren CornwallA massive mine proposed for the heart of a vast Alaskan wilderness won’t hurt ecosystems there, including the world’s largest run of sockeye salmon, the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today. But opponents of the proposed Pebble Mine, including environmental scientists, say the analysis is deeply flawed.The new findings are a victory for backers of the mine, which has been the subject of extensive controversy.
The report clears the way for the mining company to get the federal permits it needs to start to dig what could become one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines.