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Anti-Uranium Summit Sheds Light on Toxic Industry
Organizers in northern Arizona shared insight and knowledge about the revitalized uranium industry in the region and why they're demanding it be stopped.
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Uranium Mining Permit Hearing in Black Hills Halted
A uranium mining permit hearing near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota was abruptly halted after opponents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state violated their due process.
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Indigenous Spiritual Walk in Utah Protests Last Conventional Uranium Mill
White Mesa, UT — The White Mesa Mill was built in 1979 with plans to process uranium ore for 15 years. With the facility now well past its initial operational lifespan, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, other Indigenous tribes and allies continue their call for…
White Mesa Indigenous Community and Supporters Rally Against Uranium Mill
Salt Lake City, UT — On Friday, October 4, members of the White Mesa Ute community and supporters rallied at the Utah State Capitol against uranium transport and processing on Indigenous lands.
White Mesa Concerned Community and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe co-organized the rally…
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Indigenous Human Rights Hearing in DC Scrutinizes Uranium Industry
Washington, D.C. — Members of multiple Indigenous tribes testified on February 28, 2024 during a thematic hearing on the impacts of uranium exploitation on the human rights of Indigenous peoples in the United States. The hearing was held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights…
Over 100 Protesters Block Road to Mt. Rushmore During July 4th Festivities
Keystone, SD – [UPDATE July 4, 2021] In late March 2021, the 21 total arrestees from the July 3, 2020 protest had their charges dropped. Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective President and CEO, maintained one felony charge, yet struck a deal to get it dropped if…
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Inaugural ‘No Uranium in Treaty Territory Summit’ Held in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD – The first-ever No Uranium in Treaty Territory Summit is taking place on Oglala Sioux Tribal land to alert the local public about the current fights against mining companies and to share knowledge about the extensive history of uranium mining in the…
EPA to Hear Public Comments in Proposed Uranium Mine in Black Hills
Hot Springs, SD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public comment hearing on their two updated draft permits concerning the Dewey Burdock proposed in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine and its proposed disposal of treated uranium mining waste fluids into the Minnelusa…