The Helena City Commission has adopts Smith River resolution recognizing the importance of the Smith River to Helena’s economy. Read more.
Mining consultant opposes Tintina’s Black Butte mines
Career mining consultant opposes Tintina’s Black Butte mine in the Smith River drainage. Based on his experience with mining, care for the Smith, and close review of Tintina’s proposal, Tyler Shepherd makes it clear what a risk the Black Butte project poses for one of Montana’s most cherished trout streams. Read Tyler’s story in:
Helena IR – http://ow.ly/Eeyn3044E6n
Butte Standard – http://ow.ly/cKfC3044Ea3
Simms President K.C. Walsh opposes Tintina’s Smith
In Fly Fisherman magazine Walsh says, “I wanted to move Simms forward in such a way that we’d have an impact on fisheries and the environment.” By opposing Tintina’s Smith River mine, Walsh and Simms are doing just that. Read more: http://www.flyfisherman.com/uncategorized/president-of-simms/#ixzz4GCmANlEu
Trout Line – Summer 2016
Follow the link to read the full electronic version of Montana Trout Unlimited’s quarterly newsletter.
Report: Modern mining needs to modernize
Tintina Resources likes to claim that the Black Butte Mine will be safe because it’s modern. But a new report from a leading financial company says that the mining industry needs to modernize many processes to survive a fluctuating economy.
Conservation easements protect Smith River
It’s always a shame when one entity can spoil the work and cooperation of many. That’s what will happen if Tintina Resources spoils the Smith River with acid mine drainage.