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
We recently had the opportunity to meet with a group of Indonesian visitors on the topic of mining. People on the tour are dealing with tin, nickel, and uranium mining. It was clear from our conversations that the impacts of mining are felt around the world, with issues ranging from pollution to health risks for … Continue reading INDONESIAN VISITORS MET WITH BHCWA ON THE TOPIC OF MINING.
The US Forest Service has given the Golden Crest gold exploration project permission to move ahead. The company – Solitario Resources -- expects to start drilling in the area just west of Spearfish Canyon in June. Because the 1872 Mining Law gives anyone permission to explore on federal lands, if they have a mining claim, … Continue reading FOREST SERVICE GIVES GOLDEN CREST PROJECT THE GREEN LIGHT
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!
MAKING COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED PACTOLA AREA MINERAL CLAIMS WITHDRAWAL – THIS ONE’S DIFFERENT!
NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Dakota Rural Action will be in Custer to help people write their comment to the Hell Canyon Ranger District. We will bring laptops and a printer. We hope to see you there. Bring your family and friends. Join us - Noon to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February … Continue reading FOREST SERVICE IS ACCEPTING COMMENTS ON F3 GOLD’S NEWARK PROJECT. NEED HELP WRITING YOUR COMMENT? JOIN US ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 28TH.
