Environmental Studies

Gold mine deal 'win for all'

9 Feb 2012

Opponents of a proposed gold mine near Braidwood in southern New South Wales have struck a deal to boost the environmental safeguards for the project.

Montana Coal Lease Lawsuit Rejected

9 Feb 2012

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging the state Land Board's lease of 587 million tons of publicly owned coal in southeastern Montana, removing a hurdle to a proposed mine with that could drastically expand the state's coal production.

Judge rejects challenge to Montana coal lease

9 Feb 2012

A judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging the state Land Board's lease of 587 million tons of publicly owned coal in southeastern Montana, removing a hurdle to a proposed mine with that could drastically expand the state's coal production.