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
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.
Stillwater Mine: Cautionary tale of “modern mining”
Mining companies are notoriously poor with finances and Montanans have to look no further than one of the local mines to see an example of that. The tale of the Stillwater Mine also shows how reclamation bonds are never set high enough.
All Smith rivers are worthy of protection
Here in Montana, we want to preserve our precious Smith River, but it’s not the only Smith threatened by mining.
Over in the Kalmiopsis region of southwestern Oregon, the headwaters of the Smith River that flows through northern California are threatened by proposed nickel strip mines. The mining companies are seeking permits from the U.S. Forest Service, which just closed public comment on an environmental assessment on May 27.
Modern mining means going far over budget
People like to complain about government mismanagement of money, but a recent report has found that mining companies tend to be terrible at staying within budget. That means companies like Tintina Resources end up having little or no money left for cleanup.