The operators of the world's largest zinc mine have reached a settlement with the Alaska Native village of Kivalina.

Teck Cominco of Canada agreed to build a pipeline to steer wastewater from the Red Dog mine away from the village. The pipeline will reportedly cost $120 million.

Residents of Kivalina have long complained about the mine, which is one of the state's major polluters. They say the mine is contaminating subsistence foods.

The Red Dog mine is owned by NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation, and is operated by Teck Cominco.

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