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The front lawn of the world famous, locally-owned, Chico Hot Springs Resort. Emigrant Peak rises in background.
(Photo courtesy of William Campbell)
Press Release: Victory December 9, 2020

Montana Supreme Court Rejects Lucky Mineral’s Last Bid to Mine Near Yellowstone

Court further unanimously declares loophole in law favoring mining industry is unconstitutional
Emigrant Peak rises above the Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River.
(Matthew Brown / AP)
Article December 9, 2020

Montana Supreme Court Deals Final Blow to Mining Plan Near Yellowstone

A giant gold mining project proposal near Yellowstone National Park is officially dead, and Montanans’ right to stop such unlawful projects is upheld, with far-reaching impacts.
document December 8, 2020

DECISION: Montana Supreme Court Rejects Lucky Mineral’s Last Bid to Mine Near Yellowstone

Court further unanimously declares loophole in law favoring mining industry is unconstitutional
document April 16, 2019

Order Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Vacatur of Exploration License re: Lucky Minerals Inc.

Park County Environmental Council and Greater Yellowstone Coalition filed their Motion for Vacatur of Exploration License and Brief in support on June 1, 2018. The Motion for Vacatur is granted.…
Near the northern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Emigrant Peak and the Emigrant Gulch proposed mining area lies behind the locally-owned, world famous Chico Hot Springs Resort. There are mine claims on both sides of the gulch on both private and public land. (Photo by William Campbell / Aerial flight by Bruce Gordon / Ecoflight)
Press Release: Victory April 16, 2019

Court Affirms Yellowstone More Valuable than Gold, Blocks Mining Exploration

Lucky Minerals’ exploration license ruled invalid, taking plans for exploratory drilling “off the table”
document May 29, 2018

Lucky Minerals Emigrant Gulch License Decision

This case involves the Plaintiff's challenge of the decision made by Defendant Department of Environmental Quality to grant Defendant Lucky Minerals, Inc. an exploration license in the Emigrant gulch area…
Emigrant Gulch aerial view looking east from Emigrant Peak. (Photo courtesy of William Campbell)
Press Release: Victory May 29, 2018

Court Rules Montana Illegally Approved Gold Exploration License Near Yellowstone

Montana Department of Environmental Quality must complete more extensive environmental review of Lucky Minerals’ drilling plan
document September 22, 2017

Yellowstone Gateway Mining MEPA Challenge

This case challenges state approval for a plan by Canadian-based Lucky Minerals (“Lucky”) to explore for gold and other minerals in Emigrant Gulch above Montana’s iconic Paradise Valley, approximately 30…
The front lawn of the world famous. locally owned, Chico Hot Springs Resort with Emigrant Peak in background.
(Courtesy of William Campbell)
Press Release September 22, 2017

Groups Sue State to Protect Emigrant Gulch from Gold Mine Exploration

State agency broke the law by approving exploration project without scrutinizing its harm to the environment, Park County
Article November 22, 2016

Nuestro Primer Parque Nacional: Más Valioso Que el Oro

Las minas de la entrada de Yellowstone podrían disminuir áreas de hábitat y amenaza la comunidad local al afectar la economía de la región.
View of Mineral Mountain at the entrance to the historic community of Old Chico, a popular tourist destination for those looking for peace and quiet. This will be the access road for drilling rigs and heavy equipment.
(Photo courtesy of William Campbell)
Article November 22, 2016

Our First National Park: More Precious Than Gold

Mining proposals on the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park threaten the environment and the local economy.
Emigrant Gulch aerial view looking east from Emigrant Peak. (Photo courtesy of William Campbell)
Press Release November 21, 2016

U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior Prevent Gold Mining on More than 30,000 Acres Near Yellowstone National Park

The proposal places slated gold exploration on public lands on time-out