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March 5, 2024

Mining firm can't tap refuge water

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency is asserting legal rights to waters that feed the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge, setting up a new battle with a mining company seeking permits to withdraw more than 1.4 million gallons per day.

Twin Pines Minerals is in the final stage of receiving permits from Georgia regulators to mine titanium dioxide near the edge of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.


 
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