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March 2021 Update Letter

To All Supporters of Stand Up to Coal, It’s a new year, but our fight to stop the Bulldog Mine continues. In preparing to write this update, we, the leaders of Stand Up to Coal, focused on two things: First, … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Fighting a Coal Mine During COVID-19

The fight against the proposed Bulldog mine continues during the pandemic. Stand Up To Coal has filed for an administrative review of the IDNR mining permit. The mine’s lawyers have submitted a petition to dismiss Stand Up To Coal and … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Petitioner Dismissal Hearing on April 2nd

The mine has filed a motion to dismiss Stand Up To Coal and many of the other petitioners who are challenging the mine permit. The dismissal, if approved, would prevent Stand Up To Coal and other petitioners from participating in … Continue reading

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Revised Land Permit Accepted by IDNR

The revisions to the land permit for the proposed Bulldog Coal mine have been accepted by IDNR. Sunrise Coal now has up to 1 year to submit fee payment and proof of bonds. Once Sunrise Coal submits those documents, the … Continue reading

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Stay tuned…

Six months ago, sunrise coal was given six months to submit revisions of their land permit for the 400-acre Bulldog mine surface facility to IDNR. The deadline has passed, but we haven’t heard any word yet. Soon, we will hear … Continue reading

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