What good is saving the planet if we’ve mined it to oblivion?

By Katy Spence MEIC staff has long participated in the Western Mining Action Network (WMAN), a coalition of anti-hard rock mining advocates...

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The Federal Government Recommends Reform of Outdated Mining Laws

By Derf Johnson Many of the proposed reforms will increase Tribal engagement and considerations. Photo of the Zortman-Landusky mine by Katy...

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Signal Peak mine causes surface damage, safety hazards

By Anne Hedges Aerial view of subsidence cracks as a result of Signal Peak mining. Photo from WELC. MEIC joined a dozen other conservation...

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The Environmental Injustices of Montana’s Mining Laws

By Derf Johnson Mining is a dirty business. There’s really no way around it. Mitigation activities can certainly be incorporated into...

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