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Mining Plan Revisited in Bitterroot | Butte News
A revised mining exploration plan for gold, silver, and copper in the Bitterroot River drainage has been unveiled by the U.S. Forest Service, sparking renewed debate. The company has scaled back operations, ditched new drilling, and committed to minimizing environmental impact—with a footprint under 1.5 acres and just ten jobs on the line. After responding to local concerns, they’re now using helicopters and upgrading existing roads, pledging transparency with EPA collaboration and a “substantially better” approach. Final decisions hinge on the draft environmental impact statement, with…
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