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September 6, 2020 | In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Hearing Set on Lucky Minerals Appeal

September 1, 2020 | Feature

Defending the Wild - Earthjustice Program Report: Public Lands and Wildlife

Highlights of our work defending public lands, waters, and wildlife. This past year we have blocked harmful pipelines, mining, and drilling projects; stopped old-growth logging; and defended keystone species and bedrock environmental laws.

August 19, 2020 | Press Release

Clean Water Advocates Challenge Fracked Gas Solution Mining Wells Permits

If allowed, the wells would create an underground fracked gas liquids storage facility that would jeopardize groundwater, public health

August 4, 2020 | Press Release

Nationwide Coalition to Congress: Reject Hidden Mining Approvals in COVID-19 Relief Legislation

Toxic polluters cynically attempting to secure favors in relief package

August 4, 2020 | Letter

Letter to Congressional Leadership on Hardrock Mining

The undersigned mining-impacted communities, academic experts, and organizations representing millions of members and supporters urge Congressional leadership to oppose any language or legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting processes, or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act.

July 20, 2020 | Press Release

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Order to Open Public Lands to Coal Leasing

Leases benefit coal company executives at expense of taxpayers, clean air, water

July 2, 2020 | From the Experts

An Attempt to Silence Environmental Activism in South Africa

This mining company's defamation suit is a classic example of a strategic lawsuit against public participation.

July 1, 2020 | Press Release

Mexico’s Federal Mining Law Threatens Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Earthjustice submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Mexican Supreme Court in support of the State of Puebla-based Masewal people’s constitutional action

July 1, 2020 | Press Release

Pueblo Indígena Pide Que Ley Minera Sea Declarada Inconstitucional en México

Organizaciones internacionales entregan Amicus Curiae a la corte suprema mexicana en respaldo a la acción legal del pueblo masewal del estado de Puebla. Se entregan también más de 4 mil firmas de apoyo ciudadano recabadas a través de change.org.mx

June 23, 2020 | In the News: Bonner County Daily Bee

Summary Judgment Is Sought In Mine Saga

Katherine O’Brien, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office, Earthjustice: “This court should enter summary judgment for plaintiffs because there are no genuine issues of material fact and plaintiffs are entitled to judgment as a matter of law.”

Mining

Hearing Set on Lucky Minerals Appeal

Defending the Wild - Earthjustice Program Report: Public Lands and Wildlife

Clean Water Advocates Challenge Fracked Gas Solution Mining Wells Permits

Nationwide Coalition to Congress: Reject Hidden Mining Approvals in COVID-19 Relief Legislation

Letter to Congressional Leadership on Hardrock Mining

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Order to Open Public Lands to Coal Leasing

An Attempt to Silence Environmental Activism in South Africa

Mexico’s Federal Mining Law Threatens Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Pueblo Indígena Pide Que Ley Minera Sea Declarada Inconstitucional en México

Summary Judgment Is Sought In Mine Saga

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