Kensington Mine to bring in millions amidst concerns about environmental impacts
Mon, July 16, 2007
Posted in Alaska News, Top Stories
The nearly-completed Kensington Gold Mine outside Juneau has pumped more than $150 million into the Alaska economy, and could pump a lot more when it opens. That’s according to an economic study funded by mine owner Coeur-Alaska, a division of Coeur. Critics point to environmental risks from mining waste.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau


