What is the latest status of the project “Graphite Drilling Project at Pe’ Sla”?

The status recorded for “Graphite Drilling Project at Pe’ Sla” is under construction.

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Graphite Drilling Project at Pe’ Sla

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: South Dakota, United States

Source: Native News Online

Project

Under Construction

A graphite drilling project is underway at Pe’ Sla, a site considered sacred by Lakota and other Indigenous peoples. The project involves active drill pads within a culturally protected area, raising concerns about environmental and cultural impacts. Legal actions have been initiated to halt the drilling to protect the land and water resources.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage
Location: South Dakota, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Native News Online

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The project “Graphite Drilling Project at Pe’ Sla” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in South Dakota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Native News Online.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A graphite drilling project is underway at Pe’ Sla, a site considered sacred by Lakota and other Indigenous peoples. The project involves active drill pads within a culturally protected area, raising concerns about environmental and cultural impacts. Legal actions have been initiated to halt the drilling to protect the land and water resources.
Original sector	Environment

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	South Dakota

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Source	Native News Online
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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage
Article published date	2026-05-01

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