Montana Supreme Court overrules lower court on copper mine
The underground mine in Meagher County is predicted to produce 14.5 million tons of copper-enriched rock mined from 1,888 acres over 13 years.
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The underground mine in Meagher County is predicted to produce 14.5 million tons of copper-enriched rock mined from 1,888 acres over 13 years.
In a 5-2 decision, justices find DEQ made a ‘scientifically driven decision’ when authorizing a controversial mine in Meagher County.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Stalled work on a major copper mine proposed in central Montana can proceed after the state's Supreme Court ruled Monday that officials had adequately reviewed the project's environmental effects.
The underground mine in Meagher County is predicted to produce 14.5 million tons of copper-enriched rock mined from 1,888 acres over 13 years.
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