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Canadian mining company sues US over Idaho water pollution

by Associated Press
| August 19, 2020 2:27 PM

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Canadian company seeking U.S. approval for three open-pit gold mines in central Idaho is suing the U.S. government, contending U.S. officials are allowing water pollution at the already heavily mined site in violation of environmental laws.

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