MT Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Butte Mine
This ruling allows Black Butte to build an underground mine along Sheep Creek, which is a tributary of Montana's famous Smith River.
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This ruling allows Black Butte to build an underground mine along Sheep Creek, which is a tributary of Montana's famous Smith River.
The Montana Supreme Court on Monday overturned a district court decision that blocked a proposed 1,888-acre mine near Sheep Creek, which feeds into the Smith River watershed.
The state Supreme Court reinstated a key permit for the proposed Black Butte Copper Project.
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.
State Supreme Court approves licenses for copper mine near edge of beloved Montana river.