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Secret talks over Chino mine closure raise environmental concerns
Gov. Johnson ordered closed door negotiations with Phelps Dodge on the Chino copper mine cleanup and closure plan. Critics say the process bypasses public input and could dilute reclamation standards and a proposed 749 million bond. Authorities say permits are complex and tailored to each mine.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Phelps Dodge Corp
Chino
Silver City
Gary Johnson
Larry Winter
Environment
Pete Maggiore
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources
Jennifer Salisbury
Environment Department
Harry Browne
Gila Resources Information Project
GRIP
McSorley
Browne
Phelps Dodge
Maggiore
Department
Johnson
Salisbury
Albuquerque Journal