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Press Release: 250 Businesses reject idaho-maryland mine proposal
Opposition to the Idaho-Maryland Mine runs deep in Nevada County. 150 business leaders submitted a letter to the County Supervisors. In...
CONTROVERSY - RISE GOLD "STUFFING THE BALLOT BOX"
During the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Rise Gold submitted 1,600 reply cards and form letters as “comments”...
A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment
Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions, amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to...
Press Release: Community Submits Petition Signatures Opposing Gold Mine
Over 5,500 signatures From Nevada County residents and others were collected online and in person by an army of volunteers... showing...
A California gold mine’s toxic legacy: Inside the fight over reopening a treasure trove
For five years Rise Grass Valley has been trying to get a permit, but the people of Grass Valley are overwhelmingly rejecting the mine....
Rise Gold CEO calls county ‘naive’ in dealings with Nisenan
The CEO of Rise Gold sent an email to a county employee calling the county “naive” in its dealings with the Nisenan. Spokeswoman Shelly...
A change of mine: GV City Consultant makes suggestions about Mine
The Grass Valley City Council hired its own consultant to review the mine report. Citing multiple deficiencies, recirculation was...
Press Release: CEA Foundation Exposes Massive Flaws in Mine Report
“This DEIR is riddled with errors, omissions, and legal flaws”, said Ralph Silberstein, President of CEA Foundation For Immediate...
Press Release: NC Commissioners Hear From Public About Mine Report
Almost 500 people attended the County's meeting. Of the 101 who picked up tickets to comment, only 1 spoke in favor of the mine. For...
KVMR Radio News - MineWatch DEIR UPDATE
March 23, 2022 Felton Pruit talks with volunteer Mike Shea about MineWatch shortly before the final deadline for comments on the Draft...
‘Come together’: Protesters oppose Idaho-Maryland Mine
The Union reports on people attending protest against the entrance to the Idaho-Maryland Mine on Brunswick Road. Concerns range from...
On the watch: Opponents of Idaho-Maryland Mine seek signatures for petition
The Union reports on a group of MineWatch volunteers who were at the entrance of Valentina’s Bistro in Grass Valley, collecting...
Fast Facts: Western US Megadrought Worst in 1200 Years
The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years and is a worst-case climate...
★ Community Urges NID to put Safeguards in Place
After vigorous discussion and lengthy, detailed public comments, NID considered crafting an extensively conditioned resolution approving...
Local Organization responds to mine draft report
CEA Foundation/MineWatch to request extension for public comments, hold community webinar The Union spoke with CEA Foundation President,...
Report delves into Idaho-Maryland Mine project
The Union newspaper reports on the long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project, which is now...
★ Take Action: Comment on Environmental Impact Report
The long-awaited environmental report for the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine is out and we have until April 4 to comment. Also known as a...
‘It’s taking time’: Idaho-Maryland Mine’s draft EIR expected to take a few more months
The Union spoke with County planners and confirmed the delay. The article includes a great timeline showing where the community has...
SYRCL announces Opposition to the Mine
One of the region’s most influential environmental organizations officially announced their opposition to the Idaho-Maryland Mine!...
‘This is not OK’: Organizers mobilize in light of Rise Gold survey
Check out The Union's coverage of our Day of Action! So proud of our amazing community who came out in force to show the absurdity of...
FOX News Locals Up In Arms about Mine
View the Fox News report: Locals up in arms over prospectors' plans to reopen California gold mine. Listen to local homeowner, Christy...
CBS Sacramento News Feature about Mine
View the CBS Sacramento news report: Gold Rush Return to Grass Valley? Company Works to Reopen Idaho-Maryland Mine, But Protestors...
No Mine Protesters Oppose Reopening
Protestors gathered at the intersection of Brunswick Road and Sutton Way on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, creating quite an impressive...