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State OKs aquifer testing for proposed copper mine

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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State environmental regulators have given Tintina Resources permission to drill four wells to assess the groundwater in the area of its proposed copper mine in central Montana.

The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company plans to begin the 30-day test at the site of the Black Butte Copper Mine as soon as possible, said Jerry Zieg, vice president of exploration for Tintina Alaska Exploration.

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