Trail clearing work done leading to seismic test sites proposed by Constantine Metals in its amended permit. Trails were cleared in excess of 5 feet, the maximum amount allowed in state forests without a permit. Constantine Metals CEO Peter Mercer said the company is “investigating” the clearing.

Two Haines residents are asking the state to put the brakes on an amended permit for Constantine Metals Resources Palmer Project, citing evidence of inaccurate stream mapping on…