The Maine Senate returned a nomination for the Land Use Planning Commission to a legislative committee Thursday, days after opponents of the Wolfden Chase Mt. mining proposal urged the committee to require that the nominee recuse himself from an upcoming vote.
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As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency
Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
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Canadian company makes 2nd bid for zinc mine near Katahdin
Wolfden Chase Mtn. LLC says that Pickett Mountain has the country’s largest undeveloped reserves of a type of ore that contains high-grade zinc and smaller but still commercially valuable amounts of copper, lead, silver and gold.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.