January 7, 2026 Press Release Contact: Lilias Jarding, Ph.D. edbhcwa@gmail.com The large out-of-state – and often international -- mining companies operating in the Black Hills have a history of doing business here using a public front that is an entity that is organized in South Dakota. The local Powertech Uranium is a subsidiary of Texas-based … Continue reading DID LIEN SELL OUT?
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Exciting news! Your generous contribution will be doubled — it’s a two-for-one!
As someone who supports our work, we rely on you to help in many ways — staying informed, attending events, spreading the word, and writing public comments. And we also need your financial support. One of our billboards outside of Hot Springs. We are excited to have been given a matching grant of $10,000. Which … Continue reading Exciting news! Your generous contribution will be doubled — it’s a two-for-one!
Clarification on Fast-41 and the Proposed Uranium Mining Project in the Black Hills
As a result of a uranium company press release issued yesterday, some area residents are drawing inaccurate conclusions about the status of a proposed radioactive uranium mining project in Fall River and Custer Counties. Regardless of an Executive Order and press release issued by the current Administration, the proposed Dewey-Burdock uranium mining project would need … Continue reading Clarification on Fast-41 and the Proposed Uranium Mining Project in the Black Hills
NEW GOLD PROJECTS ACTIVE IN NORTHERN HILLS
NEWS FLASH! Ponderosa Project Comment Period Started today, 6/20/2025. Watch for details coming up. There are three new gold projects at various stages of development that have recently become active in the northern Black Hills. With gold prices at all-time highs, interest in new gold mining is also high. Gold is not a strategic or … Continue reading NEW GOLD PROJECTS ACTIVE IN NORTHERN HILLS
ATTENTION: Forest Service Extends Comment Period to Friday, May 16!
The comment period for Pete Lien and Sons' Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project #67838, graphite exploration, has been EXTENDED by one week. The new deadline is FRIDAY, MAY 16TH! Contact the Forest Service today. Scan the QR code provided below to comment online or use the mailing address below. (Phone calls or talking to a Forest … Continue reading ATTENTION: Forest Service Extends Comment Period to Friday, May 16!
BREAKING: Graphite Project – Public Comment extended through May 16, 2025.
A NEW AND VERY TROUBLING EXPLORATORY DRILLING PROJECT HAS BEEN PROPOSED IN THE CENTRAL BLACK HILLS. We need you to send a public comment to the Forest Service today (see below). This is named the Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project (not the former Rochford gold project, now called the Bella project). It would involve exploration drilling for … Continue reading BREAKING: Graphite Project – Public Comment extended through May 16, 2025.
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance 