<P> Pebble Mine is the common name of a mineral exploration project investigating a very large porphyry copper , gold , and molybdenum mineral deposit in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska , near Lake Iliamna and Lake Clark . The proposal to mine the ore deposit , using large - scale operations and infrastructure , is controversial . Proponents argue that the mine will create jobs , provide tax revenue to the state of Alaska , and reduce American dependence on foreign sources of raw materials . Opponents argue that the mine would adversely affect the entire Bristol Bay watershed ; and that the possible consequences to fish populations , when mining effluents escape planned containments , are simply too great of a risk . Much of this debate concerns the tentative plan to impound large amounts of water , waste rock , and mine tailings behind several earthen dams at the mine site . The project is on hold after the loss of funding partners in 2013 . </P>
<P> Pebble Mine is the common name of a mineral exploration project investigating a very large porphyry copper , gold , and molybdenum mineral deposit in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska , near Lake Iliamna and Lake Clark . The proposal to mine the ore deposit , using large - scale operations and infrastructure , is controversial . Proponents argue that the mine will create jobs , provide tax revenue to the state of Alaska , and reduce American dependence on foreign sources of raw materials . Opponents argue that the mine would adversely affect the entire Bristol Bay watershed ; and that the possible consequences to fish populations , when mining effluents escape planned containments , are simply too great of a risk . Much of this debate concerns the tentative plan to impound large amounts of water , waste rock , and mine tailings behind several earthen dams at the mine site . The project is on hold after the loss of funding partners in 2013 . </P>
where is the proposed pebble mine in alaska
where is the proposed pebble mine in alaska
in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska , near Lake Iliamna and Lake Clark
in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska , near Lake Iliamna and Lake Clark