Project opponent files federal lawsuit; uranium drilling permit hearing paused

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 449

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

The status of a hearing on an exploratory uranium drilling permit was left uncertain Wednesday after a state board adjourned until further notice, following a private session to discuss legal matters.

The permit application is from Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation, which is seeking to drill dozens of holes up to 700 feet deep on state land. The proposed site is near the rim of Craven Canyon in South Dakota’s southern Black Hills.

Dozens of …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us