August 12, 2026

Alaska Native-Owned Company Granted Rights for Gold Mine in National Park

Cook Inlet Region Inc. receives federal rights to mine Johnson Tract, adjacent to Lake Clark National Park.
Contango Silver & Gold plans to minimize environmental impact by shipping ore to an existing mill.
Local businesses fear mining operations could disrupt wildlife and tourism in the area.
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over permit approvals.

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