Washington, D.C. —  “Homestake’s selection as one of only two finalists is very encouraging news for South Dakotans. I am confident that the Homestake Mine is the best site for the DUSEL project. This money allows us to produce a competitive design and fight to bring this project to the Black Hills, creating high-tech jobs and transforming our economy for the 21st century.” – John Thune

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