Recently the DNRE announced a public comment period for leasing over 4000 acres of mineral rights to Kennecott for futher exploration. The exploration would take place in Southern Marquette County, Northern Dickinson County, and Southern Houghton County.

Proposed Mineral Lease Will Affect

Marquette County:
T43n-R25w Sec. 18 &19
T43n-R26w Sec. 1, 6-10, 14, & 18

Dickinson County:
T43n-R27w Sec. 1, 3, 4-6, 9, &13

Houghton County:
T47n-R36w Sec. 16

New Sulfide Mining Exploration
Public Comment Should Be Sent To:

Tom Hoane
FMD DNRE
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909-7952