Graphite Mining Exploration near Pe'Sla Sacred Ground
Sector: Raw Materials • Location: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Source: Lakota Times
Exploratory drilling for graphite near Pe'Sla, a sacred ground in the Black Hills, has begun with approval from the U.S. Forest Service without tribal consultation. The project involves drilling, road construction, and significant ground disturbance. Nine Sioux tribes have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging violation of legal obligat
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Raw Materials, Road
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lakota Times
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Description | Exploratory drilling for graphite near Pe'Sla, a sacred ground in the Black Hills, has begun with approval from the U.S. Forest Service without tribal consultation. The project involves drilling, road construction, and significant ground disturbance. Nine Sioux tribes have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging violation of legal obligations and bypassing a buffer agreement to protect Pe'Sla. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | South Dakota |
City | Rapid City |
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Source | Lakota Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Raw Materials, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-09 |
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