The Latest: Alaska lawmaker predicts strong mine opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — The speaker of the Alaska House said he believes there will be a rising up of opposition if a mine proposed near the headwaters of a world-class Alaska salmon fishery advances.
Rep. Bryce Edgmon represents the Bristol Bay region, where the Pebble Mine project is located.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pebble Limited Partnership disclosed a settlement Friday clearing a way for the company to seek permits.
Edgmon says most residents in the region oppose the pr