Donlin Gold Mine reaches agreement for wetland mitigation

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — A massive open-pit gold mine proposed in western Alaska has signed an agreement to protect some wetlands in the Cook Inlet area. Alaska’s Energy Desk reports the Donlin Gold Mine planned for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region would disturb about 2,800 acres (1,133 hectares) of wetlands if built. Donlin is required to […]