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News Articles: Twin Pines Minerals

Some of the land in Southeast Georgia that Twin Pines Minerals wants to mine for zinc and other heavy minerals, near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

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Environmental Groups Set To Continue Fighting Mine Near Okefenokee

Despite a federal rule change that removes a major hurdle for a mine near the Okefenokee, environmental groups say they're pursuing options to block the mining operation.

October 27, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
The proposed mining site near the Okefenokee.

Comment Deadline Extended For Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers extended the deadline for public comment on a proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

April 14, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
The site of a proposed heavy mineral mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Comment Deadline Monday For Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday was considering whether to extend the public comment period for a proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
The proposed mining area, outlined in pink. Twin Pines Minerals said it would reduce the size of the proposal.

With Mining Near Okefenokee On Hold, Reactions Are Mixed

The company seeking to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has withdrawn its permit application. Twin Pines Minerals...

February 21, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones and
  • Rickey Bevington
Part of the proposed site of a mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The company plans to reduce the propoal's footprint.

Company Withdraws Proposal For Mining Near Okefenokee, Plans To Resubmit

Mining company Twin Pines has withdrawn its application to mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and plans to resubmit an amended version....

February 10, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Charlton County Commission votes to support mining near the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Charlton County Backs Proposed Mining Near Okefenokee

The Charlton County Commission Thursday evening unanimously voted to support the proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National...

August 15, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Hydrogeologist Bob Holt discusses how a proposed mine would affect underground water near the Okefenokee.

150 Attend Information Session On Mining Near Okefenokee

Close to 150 people turned out Tuesday night for an information session on the proposed Twin Pines Minerals mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

August 14, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Jim Renner of Southern Ionics Minerals explains the post-mining reclamation process. This area has had its topsoil replaced and will be planted with loblolly and slash pine in the winter. In the distance is a wetland area the mine avoided.

Mining Proposal Near Okefenokee Promises Jobs, Raises Environmental Concerns

Just above the Florida border, there’s a vast — and famous — swamp: the Okefenokee. It’s more than 400,000 acres of wilderness, with black water, pine...

August 05, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
A rendering shows the proposed mine site, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Army Corps Extends Comment Deadline On Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposal to mine for minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

July 19, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
A rendering shows the proposed mining area, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Corps Of Engineers Seeks Public Comment On Okefenokee Mining

A company from Alabama wants to mine for heavy minerals in South Georgia, near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The Army Corps of Engineers is...

July 16, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones and
  • Rickey Bevington

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