Environmental Mediation
Article from: OGEL 2 (2004), in International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
Introduction
In 1975 Homestake Mining Company (herein Homestake or company) announced plans for developing a uranium mining and milling operation in Saguache County, Colorado. This facility, known as the Pitch Project, attracted prompt and vocal opposition from a number of environmental groups and local residents. This opposition initially was directed at the approval by the Forest Service of Homestake's mining plan of operations and a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the project. The Forest Service's approval of the operating plan and EIS was appealed by a number of individuals ...