Local News
(2008-01-11)
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(wnmu) -
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is postponing a ruling on a proposed nickel and copper mine in Marquette County. DNR Director Rebecca Humphries had been expected to announce Thursday whether she would approve Kennecott Minerals Company's plan. Instead, she said the department needs more information from Kennecott. Humphries set no new deadline. A department official said a decision could be months away.Kennecott wants to build the mine on the Yellow Dog Plains. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has already issued permits for the project. But the company also needs approval from the DNR because it wants to lease state land for its surface operations. Kennecott is also awaiting a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Opponents are challenging the DEQ's permit approval in court.
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