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Lawmakers demand Legislature revisit mine law
Three Wisconsin lawmakers want to revisit the state's iron mining laws after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declined the state's request to work with the state toward permits for Gogebic Taconite's potential mine near Mellen.
Gogebic Taconite to hold meetings on mine
A company looking to build a huge iron mine near Mellen is planning a second round of personal meetings with the public to explain its plans.
Mining co. asks DNR for another drill license
A company looking to dig a huge open-pit iron mine near Mellen has asked state regulators for another exploratory drilling license.
Army Corps refuses joint statement on Wis. mine
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it won't work with the state to develop an environmental impact statement for Gogebic Taconite's potential iron mine near Mellen.
Walker signs mine access bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that would restrict public access to a potential iron mine site in northern Wisconsin.
Mine company submits storm water permit
A company looking to dig a huge iron mine near Lake Superior has submitted a storm water permit application to state regulators.
Assembly passes restrictions on mine access
Public access to a proposed iron ore mine site in northern Wisconsin would be restricted under a bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker for his consideration.
Asbestos fiber found in rock at proposed mine site
The state Department of Natural Resources says asbestos mineral fibers have been found in a rock sample from the proposed iron ore mine site in northern Wisconsin.
Compromise in works for access to mine site
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is developing an alternative to barring the public from 3,500 acres of state-managed forest around a proposed iron mine site in northern Wisconsin.
Senate leaves mining measure off agenda
The author of a bill that would restrict public access to a northern Wisconsin mine site says he doesn't have the votes to pass it right now.
Committee approves mine forest closure bill
A legislative committee has approved a Republican bill that would close thousands of acres around a potential mine site in far northern Wisconsin.
Committee to hear bill on closing mine forest
Legislators are set to listen to the public sound off on a plan to close the woods around a mine site in far northern Wisconsin.
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