Assembly passes sweeping mining bill

Gogebic Taconite reduces number of test holes

Published: May 17, 2013
Tags: DNR, Gogebic Taconite, iron ore, mining, stormwater

A mining company has reduced the number of test holes it plans to make for a proposed iron ore mine near Lake Superior.

Activists set up training for mine protest

Published: May 15, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, mining

Activists are planning a training session on how to stop a giant iron mine in far northwestern Wisconsin.

Board to take up mining scope statement

Published: May 13, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, iron ore, mining, Natural Resources Board

The state Natural Resources Board is scheduled to vote next week on a scope statement for rules implementing Republican changes to Wisconsin’s mining regulations.

Gogebic Taconite applies for mining permit

Published: May 10, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, iron ore, mining

A mining company has applied for an exploratory license to begin the process of opening an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin near Lake Superior.

Gogebic to test drill at proposed mine site

Published: March 29, 2013
Tags: Ann Coakley, Bill Williams, Department of Natural Resources, Gogebic Taconite

Gogebic Taconite is expected to begin test drilling at its proposed iron ore mine in northwestern Wisconsin by the end of next month.

Volatile mining industry raises questions

Published: March 24, 2013
Tags: DNR, Gogebic Taconite, jobs, mining

Although Gov. Scott Walker has signed a mining bill aimed at encouraging construction of an iron mine in northern Wisconsin, there’s still uncertainty about the future of mining in the state. And looking to neighboring states for perspective doesn’t clear things up very much.

View from around the state: Boon or disaster? Let mining experts study and report

Published: March 19, 2013
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, Gogebic Taconite, mining, Scott Walker

Ever since Gogebic Taconite announced its interest in digging a miles-long open-pit iron mine in Ashland and Iron counties, the two sides have been bracing for verbal and legal combat.

Walker signs mining bill (UPDATE)

Published: March 11, 2013
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, Gogebic Taconite, jobs, mining, Oldenburg Group, Scott Walker, wetlands

Gov. Scott Walker signed Republicans’ polarizing mining bill into law Monday, completing a months-long, all-out campaign to jump-start a giant iron mine in far northwestern Wisconsin.

View from around the state: Process of writing mining legislation flawed

Published: March 8, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, mining

The overhaul of the state’s mining regulations seems a foregone conclusion as legislation heads to the Assembly where the Republicans hold a 60-39 majority.