Excellent article covers many problematic mining projects across the country, including the Black Hills, SD. Includes powerful photos by Matt Black. time.com/article/2026...

This Is What the New Rush to Mine America Looks Like

The road to critical minerals runs through communities.

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BREAKING NEWS! Bear Lodge Rare Earths Project On July 29, 2026, the Black Hills National Forest announced a comment period for a rare earths mining project proposed by Rare Element Resources Inc (RER). DEADLINE TO COMMENT IS 8/28/2026 11:59 PM (MST). Read more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/rare-earths/

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UPDATE: On July 29, 2026, Rare Element Resources Inc. submitted a Mine Plan of Operations to the Black Hills National Forest. This project is no longer on hold. YOUR COMMENT IS NEEDED NOW. There ar…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance recently shared an update on our website about the Dewey-Burdock project for July, so you can stay informed with clear and accurate information. Read Full Update Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc...

Adopt-A-Highway 2026 Spring Cleanup It was a lovely Saturday morning to take part in the SD Adopt-A-Highway program. We're proud to help keep the Black Hills' land and water free of pollution. Thanks to our volunteers! We plan to do it again in the fall. Follow us for more volunteer opportunities!

UPDATE ON DEWEY-BURDOCK URANIUM PROJECT The BLM received just over 700 comments! Thank you to everyone who commented and shared information! To read more about this project, go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... Follow us to stay up to date.

Over the past month, we've been able to put donations to good use! With our allies, we've celebrated two victories against mining companies. It hasn't been cheap, though, and we still need another $1,000 to reach our matching-funds goal. Thank you for your support! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

IMPORTANT! PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING TO PROTECT CRAVEN CANYON. Public Hearing for the Chord uranium project. May 18 through May 22, 2026 Monday, May 18, Opportunity for Public Comment! At The Mueller Civic Center 801 S. 6th St., Hot Springs, SD. 57747 For more info: 605-923-8408

Protect the Foothills is hosting an upcoming Piedmont community meeting focused on the proposed mine and related community concerns affecting the foothills and the surrounding Black Hills region.

TODAY Deadline is TODAY- THURSDAY, May 14! 589 COMMENTS AS OF LAST NIGHT! LET'S DOUBLE THAT! Submit Your Comment on the Dewey-Burdock uranium project by TODAY, May 14, 11:59 pm (MT). Follow link to our project page: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

👀⏰Deadline is THURSDAY, May 14! Video to help with FAQ on How to Comment. Submit Your Comment on the Dewey-Burdock project by May 14, 11:59 pm (MT). Follow this link to our project page: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... Follow this link to the BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE!! THURSDAY, MAY 14, 11:59 PM (MT). BLM has asked for public comments on the Dewey-Burdock in situ uranium mining project. You can help stop uranium mining in the Black Hills. More info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

Let's Pack the Room! There was a lot of work by the intervenors to get this hearing moved to Fall River County so that the people who would be impacted by this project can be present. For more info, go to: share.google/10IRcfLxm2he...

Endangered Species Day Celebration! May 15th, 2026, 6-9 pm, on Zoom. For more information about the Speakers and for Zoom log in, go to: phas-wsd.org/event/endang...

💧☢️ Tomorrow: Hot Springs! Comment Jam. Friday, May 8, 5-9 pm. At “The Space” 108 N. Chicago St, Hot Springs, SD. Join us for Info & Connection about uranium mining. Deadline to comment on the Dewey-Burdock project is May 14, 11:59 pm MT. BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhni

Pe'Sla Hearing Update: Temporary Restraining Order GRANTED! Next: A hearing on a permanent injunction is tentatively scheduled for May 21 & 22. More information to come. Follow us to stay up to date. bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

📣🚨TOMORROW‼️ ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM. Help pack the courtroom to show that we care about protecting our water and sacred landscapes. Federal Building 515 9th Street, Rapid City. Bring your ID.

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Nine Native American tribes sue US Forest Service over approval of drilling at sacred site • South Dakota Searchlight

Tribes in the Dakotas are suing the US Forest Service over its approval of a drilling project near a site in the Black Hills.

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ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING. MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM. Help pack the courtroom. Protect our water and sacred landscapes. The Federal Building at 515 9th Street, Rapid City. Bring your ID and check your pockets before entering.

GRAPHITE PROJECT LAWSUIT UPDATE INJUNCTION FILED TO STOP DRILLING Protect Pe'Sla. Protect our Watershed. Protect Sacred Sites. Read More Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

The Black Hills are under attack by mining companies. It can get difficult to keep them all straight. So here is a quick look at the current projects, where they are located, and their stage in the process. FOLLOW US TO STAY UP TO DATE. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

Drilling began this past week at the Rochford Mineral Exploration Project in the central Black Hills. This is an effort to mine graphite at Pe’ Sla, a significant cultural and ceremonial landscape used by indigenous people for many generations. READ MORE: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2026/04/26/g...

Oxfam America warns that rushing mining without environmental safeguards and community engagement could cause the very issues the Fast41 policy aims to prevent. Losing social support is seen as the main risk companies face today. Read more here: www.mining.com/fast-trackin...

Fast-tracking US critical minerals could backfire without safeguards, Oxfam warns

A central concern is that compressing timelines could undermine the very stability the US is seeking.

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IMPORTANT COMMENT DEADLINE! Public comments on part of the proposed Dewey-Burdock mine are due to the U.S. BLM by May 14, 2026. For more information about this project, tips on how to comment: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Board of Minerals & Environment’s hearing in the matter of CNEC Uranium Exploration Permit Application in Craven Canyon has been rescheduled. All intervenors and the public are urged to attend. bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/

Together, let’s protect our land, our environment, and our most precious resource: WATER!! Learn more about BHCWA: www.bhcleanwaterallinace.org Learn other ways you can help here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/what-can-i-do/ Donate Today Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

Thanks to Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op and its members and customers for their Register Round-up donations! Breadroot cashiers asked shoppers to "round up" at the checkout. These donations really added up! We appreciate everyone involved. Support from our community is our favorite type of support!

Attention! The SD Board of Minerals and Environment Hearing in Hot Springs regarding uranium exploration at Craven Canyon, scheduled for April 13-17, has been postponed until May. Stay tuned. We will let you know as soon as we have more details. Thank you!

It's important for people to attend the SD Board of Minerals and Environment hearing on Monday, April 13, — Fri., April 17, at the Mueller Center, 801 South 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD, or to listen in. Follow us here for the audio information. www.buffalosfire.com/the-daily-sp...

South Dakota Board of Minerals and Environment to host 5-day hearing on proposed uranium drilling permit near sacred site in Black Hills | Buffalo’s Fire

Hearing to be first in state history to accept Lakota language

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Great News!! Until April 30th, every dollar donated to help protect Black Hills water from harmful and toxic mining will be matched. It’s a great opportunity to double your impact! From all of us at BHCWA, thank you for supporting this vital work! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

Last night, NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Earthworks filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service for their decision in February to grant a permit for exploratory drilling at Pe’ Sla, a sacred and protected Indigenous site. GO TO: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2026/04/02/l...

LAWSUIT FILED TO STOP GRAPHITE PROJECT AT PE’ SLA

Last night, NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Earthworks filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service for their decision in February to grant a permit for exploratory drillin…

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