美国林业局(Forest Service)批准了Hecla Mining公司在蒙大拿利比(Libby)附近的16年铜银勘探计划, The U.S. Forest Service approved Hecla Mining’s 16-year copper and silver exploration project near Libby, Montana, citing no major environmental impact.

美国林业局已批准Hecla Mining在蒙大拿利比(Libby)附近勘探铜银矿项目, 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. 这个为期16年的项目涉及修复一个7 000英尺的管道和建造新的井井,以评估估计有15亿磅铜和1.83亿盎司银的存款。 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. 该公司强调经济效益和环境保障, 保护团体则反对, 警告水质、灰熊、公牛鳟鱼及旅游经济面临风险。 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. 预计2026年将颁发新的排水许可证,并可能出现法律挑战。 A new water discharge permit is expected in 2026, and legal challenges are possible. 蒙大拿的国会代表团支持批准创造就业和关键的矿产安全。 Montana’s congressional delegation supports the approval for job creation and critical minerals security.