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Maine cannot afford any mining disasters. NRCM works to ensure that Maine state government enforces Maine's metal mining law if any companies decide to develop mines here. If any mining companies move beyond exploration and apply for a mining permit, NRCM works hard to ensure compliance with Maine’s strict mining law and rules, the toughest protections against mining pollution in the U.S.

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people holding signs opposing Wolfden mine

December 6, 2023 | NRCM

Maine Voices Opposed to Wolfden’s Mining

As the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) prepares to make its decision regarding Wolfden Resources’ flawed mining proposal, more than a thousand Mainers, local businesses,…

aerial view of Pleasant Lake inlet surrounded by trees

September 27, 2023 | NRCM

Your Questions Answered: Wolfden’s Proposed Pickett Mountain Mine

An untested and underfunded company called Wolfden Resources has submitted a second rezoning petition to the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) to allow for the…

August 1, 2023 | NRCM

Roadmap for Taking Swift Action against the Threat of Residential Mining

In mid-February of 2023, residents in the towns of Union and Warren were stunned when they learned that Canadian company Exiro would be coming to…

The shore of Big Reed Pond in afternoon light

July 19, 2023 | Nathaniel Child

Stepping Back in Time in Maine’s North Woods: Part 1

Part 1: Bradford Camps and Big Reed Pond In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the Natural Resources Council of Maine…

river running through dense forest of trees

April 14, 2023 | Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy

Proposed Mining Legislation and Possible Amendments to Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act

Testimony on Proposed Legislation Concerning Mining and Possible Amendments to the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, and members of the Environment and…

October 27, 2021 | NRCM

Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Opposes Mining Activities in the Cobscook Bay Area

The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik (Tribe) stands in firm opposition to the efforts by Wolfden Resources (Wolfden), a Canadian mining company, to conduct metallic mining…

October 21, 2021 | NRCM

Wolfden Withdraws Mining Application after Strong Rebuke from LUPC

In January 2020, Wolfden Resources, a Canadian company in massive debt and with no metal mining experience, submitted a rezoning petition to the Land Use…

November 10, 2020 | NRCM

Mainers Oppose Wolfden Mine Proposal

Dozens of local residents, sporting camp owners, and tribal representatives have raised concerns about Wolfden Resources’ proposed metal mine at Pickett Mountain, not far from…

August 10, 2020 | NRCM

New Mining Threat Near Baxter & National Monument

In January 2020, Wolfden Resources (Wolfden) submitted a rezoning petition to the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) for a metal mine at Pickett Mountain (primarily…

September 15, 2016 | NRCM

Opposition to Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining

Good morning Chairman Parker and members of the Board of Environmental Protection. My name is Nick Bennett, I am the Staff Scientist for the Natural…

clear blue water and blue sky, meandering water through grass

February 24, 2014 | NRCM

NRCM Testimony in Opposition to LD 1772: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the DEP

Good morning Senator Boyle, Representative Welsh, and members of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. I am testifying on behalf of the Natural Resources…

November 6, 2013 | NRCM

Mining Bald Mountain Poses High Risks

DEP Failed to Reveal the Risks to Lawmakers and the Public NRCM produced an investigative report showing that documents in the possession of Maine’s Department…