Our updated active mining claims map is here. This new map now shows that there are 1536 fewer claims, yes, we said FEWER, than reported in October of 2023. So now the total acreages of active mining claims in the Black Hills on Federal Lands are at about 261,411 acres vs 293,000 acres that were … Continue reading UPDATED CLAIMS MAP SHOWS A DECREASE
by Liz Kimbrough on 4 April 2024 Carlos Zorrilla is a leader in what locals say is the longest continuous resistance movement against mining in Latin America. Zorrilla’s family fled from Cuba to the U.S. in 1962 when he was 11 years old. He moved to the Intag Valley in Ecuador in the 1970s, citing his love … Continue reading How to ‘stop mining before it starts’: Interview with community organizer Carlos Zorrilla
We are happy to provide you with our printed report: LITHIUM MINING AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE BLACK HILLS: THE "GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION" HITS HOME! This report came from our November 4 & 5, 2023 conference that we held in Rapid City where over 30 people attended from various organizations and concerned citizens. We … Continue reading HOT OFF THE PRESS – LITHIUM MINING AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS – CONFERENCE REPORT IS HERE!
CUSTER – It was a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning in Custer, South Dakota as Black Hills Clean Water Alliance staff members and volunteers came together for the 100th anniversary of Custer Gold Discovery Days held on July 21-23. Although we are not into gold mining, we are into spreading the message of protecting our water, land … Continue reading ‘Protect Our Water’ float wins first place at Custer Gold Discovery Days
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued information yesterday on a lithium mining drilling project proposed by SDO Services LLC (SDO). The project would involve drilling 55 exploration holes along Old Hill City Road about 2 miles west of Keystone and about a mile from Mount Rushmore National Monument. In South … Continue reading LITHIUM DRILLING PLANNED NEAR MOUNT RUSHMORE
Did you see this scary article about car manufacturers getting into lithium mining? The ‘land grab’ for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!! They are coming after the Black Hills for this so-called “Green” energy. There are now at least 9 Lithium mining operators in the Black … Continue reading URGENT! Support HB 1072 – Make Lithium Miners Pay
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