Idaho Tribe Looks To Void Approval Of $2B Gold Mine Project

By Crystal Owens · March 17, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT

An Idaho tribe says the U.S. Forest Service violated bedrock environmental laws that provide first lines of defense for its rights in approving a $2 billion gold mining project within the...

To view the full article, register now.

Try a seven day FREE Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Documents

Summary Judgment

Case Information

Case Title

Nez Perce Tribe v. US Forest Service et al

Case Number

3:25-cv-00498

Court

Idaho

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

August 29, 2025

Recent Articles By Crystal

March 13, 2026
Fed. Bill Would Transfer 860 Acres To Calif.'s Pechanga Band
March 04, 2026
Enviro Groups Fight Montana Mine Expansion Approval
March 02, 2026
7th Circ. Urged To Nix Wisconsin Homeowners' Tax Appeal
February 27, 2026
Seneca Nation Gains Sovereignty Over 200 Acres In New York
February 26, 2026
Senator Moves To Dismantle Utah National Monument Plan
February 23, 2026
Wash. Ranch Asks High Court To Undo Tribal Immunity Order
February 19, 2026
Property Co. Denies Connection To Hawaii Temple Access Suit
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma Tribes' Bid For Indian Country Status Denied
February 13, 2026
Creek Nation's Ala. Burial Site Claims Face Dismissal Bids
February 12, 2026
Washoe Tribe Reclaims 10,274 Acres In Sierra Nevada