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By Felicia Fonseca
Flagstaff, Arizona (AP)
The federal agency that regulates surface mining could decide as early soon whether to merge two northern Arizona coal mines under one permit, a move that could allow one to resume operations despite concerns about its water use.
The life of mine permit would cover Peabody Energy’s Kayenta and the now-closed Black Mesa mines. The mines operate under leases and surface rights of way easements granted from the Navajo and Hopi tribes.
Flagstaff, Arizona (AP)
The federal agency that regulates surface mining could decide as early soon whether to merge two northern Arizona coal mines under one permit, a move that could allow one to resume operations despite concerns about its water use.
The life of mine permit would cover Peabody Energy’s Kayenta and the now-closed Black Mesa mines. The mines operate under leases and surface rights of way easements granted from the Navajo and Hopi tribes.
