More than 100 people signed up on August 15 in Hurley, Wisconsin to voice their opposition to the Gogebic Taconite (GTAC) mining company’s plan to conduct bulk sampling in the Penokee Hills in preparation for their proposed open pit iron ore mine. The meeting was the first public hearing conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) regarding the GTAC mining process. Public comments during the 10-hour hearing were overwhelmingly against the mine and GTAC’s plans to conduct bulk sampling of 4,000 tons of rock in the area. Although GTAC officials have said that the sampling process may not involve blasting, the WDNR is requesting additional information about the sampling process before granting GTAC permission to go forward.Get the Story:
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