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Black Hills drilling project canceled after tribal backlash

A South Dakota mining company halted plans after criticism from Native American tribes and local groups over the project's closeness to Pe'Sla, a sacred Sioux site.

Published May 13, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups.