United States of America et al v. Cyprus Mines Corporation et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:12-cv-05058

Court:

South Dakota

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Jeffrey L. Viken

Firms

  1. October 10, 2012

    Mining Cos. To Pay $30M To End SD Mine Pollution Claims

    A South Dakota federal judge on Tuesday granted final approval of a pair of consent decrees between the government and Cyprus Mines Corp. and Homestake Mining Co., with the companies agreeing to pay a combined $30 million to settle pollution allegations at an abandoned gold and silver mine.

  2. August 24, 2012

    Mining Cos. Sued For $100M Over SD Gold Mine Pollution

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of South Dakota launched a suit Thursday seeking to recover more than $100 million from four mining companies that allegedly contributed to pollution at an abandoned gold and silver mine.

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