Graphite One Clarifies Intent for AIDEA Funding; Senate Bill 203 On Hold
![The proposed Graphite Creek mine site that has a net present value of over $1-billion according to the latest assessment. Photo Credit: Graphite One Resources (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GPH_PropertyMap-1-1133x1200.jpg)
Graphite One is seeking funding now for its proposed mine in the Imuruk Basin along the Kigluaik mountains, even though the mine itself wouldn’t be operational for about five years.
For Now, Nome’s Junked Cars to Remain Where They Lay, City Council Decides
![A close-up view of two adjacent junked cars in Nome, Alaska](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Junked-Nome-Alaska-Cars-circa-2012-DavidDodman-Used-with-Permission-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
During last night’s City Council meeting, the one piece of unfinished business on the agenda was an ordinance to prohibit storing junk motor vehicles in any zoning district except for the Industrial District. After two separate votes to amend the ordinance, the motion was ultimately tabled until September 25th.