“Their argument stresses that the veto’s “aggressive and unprecedented” use injects new uncertainty into permitting, casting “a cloud over mining projects in Alaska and beyond” at a moment when the U.S. is seeking to strengthen security of supply for critical minerals.” Trade groups back Pebble mine court fightA.J. Roan, North of 60 Mining News, December 5, 2025 Four national organizations … read more

Alaska’s Republican senators are splitting with the Trump administration over an expansive offshore lease plan that would open large swaths of the state’s waters to drilling. Alaska Republicans push back on Trump offshore drilling planAmelia Davidson, Energywire, December 3, 2025 Both Alaska senators are lobbying the Interior Department to limit new offshore drilling in the Arctic. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and … read more

We took the liberty to correct the Beacon’s oversimplification. The claim that the entire Kvichak watershed would be damaged by the Pebble project isn’t accurate. In reality, most surface impacts would occur in the upper North Fork Koktuli area, with some in the South Fork, and only a single bridge crossing in the Upper Talari Creek area of the Kvichak … read more