https://www.mtpr.org/tags/alex-ocanas Alex Ocañas en-US Montana Public Radio Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:32:14 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-07-22/ravalli-county-mining-project-remains-on-the-fast-track-amid-wide-ranging-opposition The Sheep Creek Mine in Ravalli County is on the federal list of fast-tracked projects. That could mean faster permitting, along with scaled-down public input and environmental review. As one company looks for rare earth minerals, local residents, county commissioners and federal representatives remain opposed to the project, citing concerns over impacts to the watershed. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:32:14 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-07-22/ravalli-county-mining-project-remains-on-the-fast-track-amid-wide-ranging-opposition Victoria Traxler