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flag The U.S. Forest Service approved Hecla Mining’s 16-year copper and silver exploration project near Libby, Montana, citing no major environmental impact.

flag The U.S. Forest Service has approved Hecla Mining’s exploration project near Libby, Montana, for a potential copper and silver mine, citing no significant environmental impact. flag The 16-year project involves rehabilitating a 7,000-foot adit and constructing new shafts to assess a deposit estimated at 1.5 billion pounds of copper and 183 million ounces of silver. flag While the company highlights economic benefits and environmental safeguards, conservation groups oppose it, warning of risks to water quality, grizzly bears, bull trout, and the tourism economy. flag A new water discharge permit is expected in 2026, and legal challenges are possible. flag Montana’s congressional delegation supports the approval for job creation and critical minerals security.

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