Monthly Archives: January 2010

All Things Kennecott Considered

January 28, 2010 – 1:06 pm

In a ‘final hour’ dramatic sweep of events within the agency, the MIDEQ issued final permits to Kennecott Minerals which allows the company to proceed with their Eagle Mine. Immediately, Kennecott misled the public by announcing dates of mine construction and completion, boasting job creation and economic blessings.  A few facts they failed to mention:
1. [...]

By savethewildup | Posted in News | Comments (1)

Alger-Delta Threatens Granot Loma Farms Over Utility Easements

January 26, 2010 – 4:50 pm

For Immediate Release
January 26, 2010
Alger Delta Threatens Granot Loma Over Utility Easements

In an effort to complete Kennecott’s unpermitted power line to Big Bay and the Yellow Dog Plains, Alger-Delta Electric Co-op has filed a lawsuit against Granot Loma Farms for 15 easements along their 4-mile portion of the project. Co-op manager Tom Harrell refers [...]

By savethewildup | Posted in Economic, News | Comments (0)

National Wildlife Federation to Challenge Michigan’s Approval of Dangerous Mine

January 20, 2010 – 9:56 pm

MARQUETTE, MICH. (January 15)—The National Wildlife Federation today vowed to challenge a Thursday decision by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to allow a controversial mine to proceed–even though the decision by the agency contradicts opinions by internal experts who have warned that the mine is unsafe and could result in a mine collapse.
“The mining [...]

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DEQ Grants Final Kennecott Permit - Ignores Native Rights

January 14, 2010 – 9:17 pm

The DEQ has granted Kennecott the final permit for the Eagle Mine project on the Yellow Dog Plains, ignoring Judge Richard Patterson ruling that Eagle Rock be honored as a Native American sacred site.
Read The DEQ’s press release
Eartha Jane Melzer writes:    http://michiganmessenger.com/33340/controversial-kennecott-mine-permits-okd-at-11th-hour
For further information,  read article by Gabriel Caplett

Comments from Cynthia Pryor, YDWP [...]

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South Road - Wetlands Destruction Permit (Public Hearing)

January 12, 2010 – 10:00 am

Please Attend Public Hearing: February 10th, 7:00pm, at the Westwood Auditorium, the DEQ will hold a public hearing to decide if they will approve Kennecott’s "Woodland south road". The Application calls for the destruction of 31 acres of wetlands, and the cut of a 22.3 mile industrial haul road through the undeveloped Michigamme Highlands area.

The [...]

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Jack Parker Comments on Humboldt Mill Permit Application

January 3, 2010 – 9:15 pm

Here are some comments on the Humboldt Mill permit.
First, we must thank Hal Fitch for his promise to respond to all written comments. We appreciate the gesture.
I read the newspapers and watched WLUC-TV6 coverage of the event, but didn’t learn much.
I saw a lot of empty seats and heard that the majority of those present [...]

By savethewildup | Posted in Coalition Partners, News | Comments (0)



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