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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Several state lawmakers — including the Senate president and House speaker — have told the owner of the proposed Pebble Mine that they believe large-scale mining "can be done right" in Alaska.

 

In a letter to Ron Thiessen, president and CEO of Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., the legislators say Alaska is open to safe and responsible development.

 

"We appreciate the project team's approach in making ongoing investments in environmental science and engineering studies prior to initiating permitting to ensure that any project at Pebble can co-exist with clean water, healthy fisheries and traditional ways of life," the legislators wrote in the letter, dated Feb. 3 and released Wednesday.

 

"As elected leaders of the State of Alaska, we want you to know that Alaska is open to investment from those who seek to develop our state's natural resources safely and responsibly, and in a manner that respects and benefits its citizens and our country for generations to come," they wrote.

 

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