Proposal would require legislative mine approval

Published October 26, 2012 10:40pm ET



JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A proposed ballot initiative would require legislative approval for a large-scale mine in the Bristol Bay region.

The “Bristol Bay Forever” initiative application was sent to Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell for review earlier this week.

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