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Proponents of an iron mine in northern Wisconsin are disappointed that Gogebic Taconite has closed its Hurley office and appears to be backing away from…
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A group of people are planning a snowshoe hike through the Penokee Range this weekend that crosses land closed to the public because of mining-related…
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Wisconsin’s six Chippewa tribes are organizing a conference on economic alternatives to mining January 7-9. Red Cliff Mining Resources Specialist Sandy…
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Iron county officials are encouraging public comment in the coming weeks on a draft metallic mining ordinance. An Iron County Citizen’s forum last week…
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Native American Activist Winona LaDuke is speaking out against a proposal for an iron mine in the Penokee Range.LaDuke holds degrees in economic…
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At least one tribal leader is optimistic after the recent meetings between Midwest tribes and the EPA this week.Lac du Flambeau Spokesperson Brandon Thoms…
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Two presentations this week will focus on the wetlands around the Penokee Hills. Tracy Hames, Executive Director of Wisconsin Wetlands Association, will…
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A film about a proposed mine in the Penokee Range is screening around the state and in northern Wisconsin. Milwaukee-based 371 Productions produced the…
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Governor Scott Walker says he hopes the EPA won’t intervene based on political reasons to stop an iron mine permitting process from moving forward.…
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Controversy over a proposed iron mine in northern Wisconsin will get some national attention this weekend, when a documentary on the topic airs on Al…