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Mine near reservation still up for grabs

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002

Jim Doyle, the Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, said he is willing to reopen talks to buy land near an Ojibwe reservation.

BHP Billiton wants to open a zinc and copper mine on the land. The company, however, hopes to sell it once state permits are obtained.

The mine site is next to the Mole Lake Ojibwe Reservation. Area tribes and environmentalists oppose the development.

A buyout could cost up to $94 million.

Get the Story:
Company willing to reopen talks over sale of Crandon mine (AP 10/15)
Doyle: State environment deserves better than McCallum (The Green Bay News Chronicle 10/14)

Relevant Links:
Ban Cyanide at Crandon Mine - http://www.alphacdc.com/treaty/cyanide.html
Nicolet Minerals - http://www.crandonmine.com

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