Category Archives: Wildlife

Jaguar critical habitat designation sets stage for federal lawsuit

Augusta Resource Corporation’s proposed Rosemont copper mine lies squarely within the 764,000 acres of  “critical habitat” recently designated for the endangered jaguar, which virtually guarantees legal action by wildlife advocates if construction of the massive open-pit mine appears imminent. It … Continue reading

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BLM warns Forest Service of Rosemont mine’s potential negative impact to Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

After years of standing quietly on the sideline in the tumultuous debate over the Rosemont copper project, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has finally weighed in and expressed serious concerns over the proposed mine’s impact on the Las Cienegas … Continue reading

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Survey: Hunters and Anglers Overwhelmingly Support Reform of the 1872 General Mining Act

A National Wildlife Federation survey of its members in August found overwhelming support to reform the General Mining Act of 1872. The 1872 mining act makes mining the top priority use on most federal public lands and does not levy … Continue reading

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