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Forest Service considers more stringent analysis of a mining project near Yellowstone

The U.S. Forest Service is considering a more stringent analysis of a mining proposal near Yellowstone National Park after receiving thousands of public comments on the 2,500-acre project, according to an agency spokeswoman.

British Columbia-based Lucky Minerals Inc. wants to search for gold, silver and other metals on federal and private land around Emigrant Peak in south-central Montana.

The area about 20 miles south of the park border has a long history of mining and small-scale gold mining continues to occur.

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

Full Story: http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/forest-service-considers-mining-project-near-yellowstone/article_6ab5ee7d-886d-5fd7-8308-c10c961459b3.html

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