ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, during a speech at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski stated that she believes the Pebble mine is the wrong mine in the wrong place, cannot be permitted as currently proposed, and promised to take steps through the Appropriations process to ensure upfront protections are put in place for the Bristol Bay region.

ANCHORAGE, AK - Videos released Monday show executives behind the controversial proposed Pebble mine have repeatedly misled and deceived Congress, federal regulators, and the public during their efforts to advance the project.

ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, in a move welcomed by thousands of American workers, Alaskan communities, and the most prolific wild salmon fishery in the world, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) said it found the proposed Pebble mine would likely cause significant degradation and significant adverse effects to the waters and fisheries of Bristol Bay, and cannot receive a permit under the Clean Water Act as proposed, creating a significant barrier to the project moving forward.

ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, a minibus appropriations bill (H.R. 7617) that included an amendment that could influence the permitting outcome for the proposed Pebble mine was approved by the U.S. House. The amendment would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from using funds to issue a permit for the proposed Pebble Mine.

ANCHORAGE, AK — A final environmental analysis for the proposed Pebble mine released today shows more than 191 miles of streams and 4,614 acres of wetlands would be impacted if phase one of the proposed Pebble mine advances, with 185 miles and 3,841 acres facing permanent impacts.