Idaho Conservation League et al v. Lannom et al

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Case Number:

1:15-cv-00246

Court:

Idaho

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

B. Lynn Winmill

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  1. January 19, 2017

    Road-Fixing But No Gold-Digging, Judge Tells Mining Co.

    A mining company that unsuccessfully tried to reopen its search for gold in a protected wilderness area nabbed a partial concession Thursday, when an Idaho federal judge allowed the company to do work on two roads outside the wilderness area.

  2. August 04, 2016

    Gold Mine Project In Idaho Wilderness Blocked For Now

    An Idaho federal judge has for the time being shut down a mining company's bid to reopen its search for gold in a protected wilderness area, invalidating the U.S. Forest Service's approval of the assessment project and sending the matter back to the agency for further review.

  3. March 30, 2016

    Forest Service, Mining Co. Ask Judge To Toss Wilderness Suit

    A mining company and the U.S. Forest Service urged an Idaho federal judge Tuesday to toss a suit from environmental groups alleging the agency violated a 2002 court order by signing off on American Independence Mines & Minerals LLC's "extensive" drilling discovery project in a protected wilderness area.

  4. March 25, 2016

    Miner Says Tribe Can't Join In Idaho Wilderness Mining Row

    A mining company hit back Thursday against an Idaho tribe's request to weigh in on a suit brought by environmental groups alleging the U.S. Forest Service violated a 2002 court order by signing off on an "extensive" drilling discovery project, arguing that the tribe's concerns are not relevant to the case.

  5. July 08, 2015

    Enviros Sue Forest Service Over Idaho Wilderness Mining

    The U.S. Forest Service violated a 2002 court order by signing off on an "extensive" drilling discovery project in Idaho, several environmental groups said in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.