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May 8, 2026
Pete Lien & Sons Withdraws Graphite Drilling Project at Pe'Sla Following Tribal Opposition
- Pete Lien & Sons canceled its graphite drilling project at Pe'Sla, a sacred site for Sioux tribes, and will not pursue further plans.
- The decision follows lawsuits from nine tribes claiming the project threatened their cultural and environmental rights.
- The cancellation reflects a growing resistance to development projects on Indigenous lands, reminiscent of the Standing Rock protests.
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