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Ambler Road agreement calls for private access, subsistence safeguards and Native corporation contracts

Ambler Road agreement calls for private access, subsistence safeguards and Native corporation contracts

Northern Journal obtained a copy of a recent agreement between Alaska Native corporations and the state agency pushing the contentious Ambler Road project.

In new agreement with state, Indigenous landowners soften resistance to Ambler Road

In new agreement with state, Indigenous landowners soften resistance to Ambler Road

Three Alaska Native corporations and the state agency pushing the Ambler Road quietly signed a nonbinding agreement late last year.

Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup

Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup

A recent uptick in sulfur dioxide emissions has fueled health concerns and a public response from the Indigenous-owned corporation that owns the land beneath the mine.

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Rusting rivers and huge rainfall have complicated pollution control at Northwest Alaska’s massive zinc mine.

Trump has given new life to the Ambler Road. But it’s still not a sure thing.

Trump has given new life to the Ambler Road. But it’s still not a sure thing.

Litigation, financing and skepticism from Alaska Native landowners still stand in the project's way.

A global megadeal would give one of Alaska's largest mines a new operator

A global megadeal would give one of Alaska's largest mines a new operator

Red Dog mine powers the Northwest Alaska economy, and its future is uncertain. But the planned merger appears unlikely to change much for the operation.