United States of America, et al. v. Nu-West Mining Inc., et al.

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Case Number:

4:25-cv-00287

Court:

Idaho

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Amanda K Brailsford

Government Agencies

  1. January 30, 2026

    Judge Signs Off On Idaho Mine Pollution Settlement

    An Idaho federal judge has approved a proposed consent decree calling for two Nu-West companies and the U.S. government to share costs to implement remediation work for a North Maybe Mine site in Caribou County.

  2. July 22, 2025

    Gov'ts, Tribes Look To Settle Idaho Mining Pollution Suit

    The U.S. government, Idaho and a tribal nation are asking a federal judge to approve an unopposed settlement with a phosphate ore mining company over its alleged dumping of hazardous substances within a national forest.

  3. June 04, 2025

    Idaho Mining Co. Hit With Suit Over Dump Site Contamination

    The U.S., Idaho and Native American tribes have hit Nu-West Industries Inc. with a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act lawsuit, alleging that hazardous substances from phosphate mining are being generated and disposed of at a dump site owned by the company within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.