Locals push back on mining permit request by Horizon 30

By (not verified) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • MNJ Photo/Sarah Atkins. “Regulations exist to protect the places and the things that cannot speak up and protect themselves,” said Trey Moore at DEQ’s public hearing last Tuesday. Moore came from his home in Erwin, Tenn. to comment on the impact of the Horizon 30 mine in Poplar.
    MNJ Photo/Sarah Atkins. “Regulations exist to protect the places and the things that cannot speak up and protect themselves,” said Trey Moore at DEQ’s public hearing last Tuesday. Moore came from his home in Erwin, Tenn. to comment on the impact of the Horizon 30 mine in Poplar.
    Sarah Atkins  seatkins05@gmail.com   “Our wildlife and communities are not for sale,” said Jeanne Miraglia at a public hear...

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