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A proposed underground copper mine near White Sulphur Springs has been a big topic in Montana for years, as it goes through permitting processes and legal challenges.

A proposed underground copper mine near White Sulphur Springs has been a big topic in Montana for years, as it goes through permitting processes and legal challenges.

Great news for our friends in White Sulphur Springs and the people of Montana . The Supreme Court ruled on behalf of the Black Butte Copper Mine.

For those concerned about possible pollution of waters in the area, Schlepp said the company has helped to create a non-profit to provide oversight of the mine.

For those concerned about possible pollution of waters in the area, Schlepp said the company has helped to create a non-profit to provide oversight of the mine.

Business leaders and government officials are meeting in Helena this week to discuss the challenges impacting the state's workforce and potential solutions.

Business leaders and government officials are meeting in Helena this week to discuss the challenges impacting the state's workforce and potential solutions.

"Today’s designation affirms what Montanans across our state already know to be true: There is untapped potential in rural America," said Sen. Jon Tester.

"Today’s designation affirms what Montanans across our state already know to be true: There is untapped potential in rural America," said Sen. Jon Tester.

Rolling Stone Menu The Battle for the Soul of Montana A copper mine threatens the iconic Smith River. It will bring jobs and the copper needed for a renewable-energy future, but is it worth the risk to one of the last pristine waterways? By Geologist Jerry Zieg grew up next to the Smith River in central Montana, on the ranch his family has owned for five generations. The river irrigated their land. He learned to fish from its pristine bounty of westslope cutthro...