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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
Brazilian petrochemical company settles with city where mining destroyed entire neighborhoods
Braskem is one of the biggest petrochemical companies in the Americas, owned primarily by Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras and construction giant Novonor, formerly known as Odebrecht.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Winthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will pay Kennebec Valley Council of Governments $4,000 for assistance.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Maine Voices: Ignoring need for caution, mining bill moving at speed of industry
The environment and human health are at risk under an amendment to L.D. 1363. It would allow the developer of a mineral deposit – like Plumbago North – to proceed under much-looser quarry rules.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
State lawmakers consider removing size limits on open-pit metal mines
The current three-acre limit prohibits the mining of a lithium deposit in Newry that could be worth over $1 billion.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature
Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2023
Canadian mining exploration company looks for metals in the Midcoast
Exiro Minerals Corp hopes to win over residents in Warren and Union as state lawmakers consider changes to Maine's strict mining laws.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
Federal agency uses rare veto to block Alaska copper, gold mine plan
Pebble Limited Partnership CEO John Shively in a statement called the EPA's action 'unlawful' and political and said litigation was likely.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Controversial Winthrop quarry proposal hangs in the balance after officials delay action on key permit
The Planning Board has requested more information on a Lewiston-based company's plans for a mining operation off Turkey Lane.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
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