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Knight Reintroduces Bill To Block Cemex From Soledad Canyon

Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, revived a bill aimed at blocking the Mexico-based international mining conglomerate Cemex from opening up shop in Soledad Canyon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The bill is the latest in a long line of federal efforts to stop Cemex, which was recently in the headlines for its ...

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Mexican Company: We’ll Provide Cement For Border Wall

Federal official sent a letter Monday questioning whether Cemex performed due diligence regarding permits to mine Soledad Canyon. The Bureau of Land Management’s 2000 approval was conditional upon “significant conditions,” according to federal officials.

*This article is from CNN Money Irony alert: One of Mexico’s biggest corporations says it’s willing to provide the cement for President Trump’s proposed border wall. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Cemex, one of the world’s largest providers of building materials, said Wednesday that it would provide building materials for a ...

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Wilk Bill Seeks ‘Common Sense’ Tact On Cemex Mine

Cemex officials were “disappointed” Wednesday by a letter sent from the Bureau of Land Management questioning their ability to mine on Soledad Canyon.

Santa Clarita City Council is considering support for legislation that could slow the effort to put a massive mine on the east side of the Santa Clarita Valley. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, authored SB 57 — which was later swapped with legislative language for SB ...

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New Bill By Senator Wilk To Give Public A Voice Over CEMEX Project

Assemblyman Scott Wilk will be recognizing a Small Business of the Month in his District to honor those businesses that have been at least 3 years in operation, bring a positive activity to the city, outstanding business practices and give back to their community, according to a news release.

Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, introduced Senate Bill 57, which would compel CEMEX to go through the state public appeals process if the federal government determines the company can go forward with its mega-mine plan in Soledad Canyon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “The proposed CEMEX mega-mine would be one of ...

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Knight Pens Another Letter To Cemex On Mining Decision

Federal official sent a letter Monday questioning whether Cemex performed due diligence regarding permits to mine Soledad Canyon. The Bureau of Land Management’s 2000 approval was conditional upon “significant conditions,” according to federal officials.

Santa Clarita Congressman Steve Knight sent a letter Wednesday to the Department of the Interior asking for action at the “earliest opportunity,” for a decision on Cemex. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In a letter to the Department of the Interior, Knight notes Cemex has completed the Bureau of Land Management ...

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Cemex Contract Appeal Could Take Another Year

Federal official sent a letter Monday questioning whether Cemex performed due diligence regarding permits to mine Soledad Canyon. The Bureau of Land Management’s 2000 approval was conditional upon “significant conditions,” according to federal officials.

Santa Clarita residents hoping for a final answer on Cemex could find themselves waiting up to another year, federal officials said this week. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Department of the Interior issued a response this week to a request for information from the Interior Bureau of Land Appeals, or ...

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Santa Clarita Waiting To Hear Next Step On Cemex Appeal

Bob Kellar testifies in front of a Senate committee on the importance of Cemex

The federal government’s perspective on one of the most important political decisions to ever affect the Santa Clarita Valley’s future — regarding Cemex, two mining contracts and the potential for decades of pollution — faces a new development Tuesday, more than 2,600 miles away. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Bureau ...

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Feds To Issue Response To Cemex Appeal On SCV Mining Contracts

Cemex officials were “disappointed” Wednesday by a letter sent from the Bureau of Land Management questioning their ability to mine on Soledad Canyon.

Federal Bureau of Land Management officials are expected to give a decision Tuesday regarding contracts that could put a massive sand-and-gravel mine on the east side of the Santa Clarita Valley. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Federal BLM officials sent Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, the following response to two letters he ...

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Assemblyman Wilk’s ‘Plan B’ To Delay CEMEX Mine Passes Through Committee

Cemex officials were “disappointed” Wednesday by a letter sent from the Bureau of Land Management questioning their ability to mine on Soledad Canyon.

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented a measure on Tuesday to allow the public to provide comments on the CEMEX Mega-Mine project through a protest period run at the State Water Resources Control Board water permit application process. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Assembly Bill 1986 was heard and passed 12-2 in the ...

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Assemblyman Wilk Introduces Bill To Reopen Permitting Process Of CEMEX Mine

Cemex officials were “disappointed” Wednesday by a letter sent from the Bureau of Land Management questioning their ability to mine on Soledad Canyon.

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, introduced Assembly Bill 1986 on Tuesday that would reopen the permitting process of CEMEX’s proposed mine in Soledad Canyon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “CEMEX’s mine would wreak havoc on our environment and quality of life,” stated Wilk. “Our children and seniors won’t be able to breath, ...

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