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Patrick Morrisey: “There was another mine right next to [the current mine].”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

Governor Morrisey offers update following roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Zeldin.

Published November 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 21:36

Was there a lake or something above this mine site? I don't know if there's a lake. There was a lot of water around, and then There was another mine right next to [the current mine]. it. So. But I can't give you all the demographics and the geography of the area, but I can say when I was down there yesterday, I saw the proximity … (21:36–21:39)

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Asserts the existence of another mine adjacent to the current mine.

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