Another foreign-owned mining company eyes region for profits to export

Apparently unaware of the decision of Michigan regulators to reverse themselves on the preliminary approval of Kennecott Eagle Mineral Company's mining application, a Canadian exploration company announced Friday its intent to begin test drilling in the Upper Peninsula's Baraga basin.

In a company news release, Prime Meridian said field crews are en route to the U.P., where they will "establish and survey grids over all of the company's high priority drill targets" and plan to begin by mid-March, when drill rigs will arrive in the area.

Read the complete media release for more information about foreign mining companies targeting the UP for sulfide and uranium mining from Save the Wild UP.