Mining company's water treatment study has "a lot of shortcomings"
The petition is Wolfden’s second attempt at a rezoning and the first serious attempt to test Maine’s mining laws.
Source: themainemonitor.org
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Wolfden mine hearing, day 2: Pollution is inevitable
Rock formation seepage, fluctuating groundwater levels, weather and leaking mine liners can lead to pollutants seeping into the groundwater, experts said.
Source: bangordailynews.com
LUPC hearing, day 2: Pollution from mines is inevitable - Piscataquis Observer
By Kathleen Phalen Tomaseli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff MILLINOCKET, Maine — Metallic mineral mines can seep toxic materials from any number of natural sources, according to expert testimony during the second day of Maine Land Use Planning Commission public hearings regarding the Pickett Mountain Project. Canadian junior mining company, Wolfden, is seeking LUPC rezoning approval for a 374-acre parcel in the unorganized territory 3.
Source: observer-me.com