| Idaho miners won't have to restore groundwater |
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| Written by JOHN MILLER, The Idaho Statesman | |
| Wednesday, 31 December 2008 | |
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Monsanto Co., Agrium Inc., and J.R. Simplot Co. will be able to mine phosphate without being forced to restore groundwater beneath their operations to its natural condition, according to a new rule awaiting approval by the 2009 Legislature. Read more...
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