Zinke, Sheehy Statements on Proposed Sheep Creek Mine

U.S. HOUSE – Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Senator Tim Sheehy released the following statements on the proposed Sheep Creek mine today:

“Montana knows better than anyone there’s a right and wrong way to mine. Fast tracking a mine with overwhelming public opposition and bypassing the mechanisms that allow for transparency and accountability is the wrong way to do it. Ravalli County officials and residents have been clear in their concerns and opposition to this project. It has fallen on deaf ears and they have received no communication from the company. I urge the council to remove Sheep Creek from the FAST 41 process,” said Representative Zinke.

“I strongly support unleashing Montana’s resource economy and mining industry. I also believe local voices must be heard loudest when considering public lands policy. Regarding the Sheep Creek Mine, local Montanans have made their opposition clear, therefore I oppose efforts to approve the proposed Sheep Creek Mine and encourage the Permitting Council to remove it from their fast-track list,” said Senator Sheehy.

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