The state has approved the first of several permits required for a company that wants to mine for copper and silver in the western Upper Peninsula. Orvana Resources wants to open the mine...
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Groups are still trying to halt construction of a controversial Upper Peninsula mine. They say they plan to file an appeal in state court.
Last month, a downstate judge affirmed the state's decision to...
The Michigan Supreme Court has sided with Kasson Township in a dispute over gravel mining in Leelanau County.
In a split decision, the state's highest court...
U.S. Representative Bart Stupak says Michigan is tempting fate by putting a nickel and copper mine in Marquette County. The Upper Peninsula Democrat says he's...
The parent company for a controversial mining project in the Upper Peninsula has given a green light to fund it. Rio Tinto will spend $469 million dollars for the Kennecott...
By Nicole Walton and Bob Allen
Police, this morning, cleared out six protesters on the site of Kennecott's planned nickel and copper mine in...
The tribal council of the Keweenaw Band Indian Community met on the grounds of a disputed mine near Marquette over the weekend. Chairman Chris Schwartz says Eagle Rock has...
By Bob Allen
Kennecott Minerals says it's ready to begin building a nickel mine near Marquette. The company told state regulators it has all the necessary permits, and the...
By Bob Allen
Groups fighting a proposed mine near Marquette have not given up their legal battle. They've filed suit in Ingham County Circuit Court, arguing state permits for...
By Bob Allen
Kennecott Minerals wants to change the way it releases treated wastewater at its Eagle Rock Mine near Marquette. Instead of covering filtration pipes with soil, Kennecott...
