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Open Pit Iron Ore Mine Planned for North Wisconsin

By Joel ScanlonNov 18 2010

Mining company Gogebic Taconite wants to develop an open pit mine for iron ore in north Wisconsin. The project would cost about $1 billion and the company has bought an option to lease the mineral rights on 22,000 acres in Ashland and Iron counties.

The remaining permits to start the mine are expected to come through in the next 5 to 7 years. The state Department of Natural Resources has said that if all permits come through this would be the first in the state after the Flambeau copper mine. The copper mine located near Ladysmith was operational from 1991 to 1997.

The mining coordinator of the Department of Natural Resources, Philip Fauble said that since the last shipment of ore was concluded from the Flambeau copper mine the state has seen no mining activity. While Exxon Minerals had tried to mine iron ore in Crandon in 2003 it had to abandon its plan in face of public opposition.

A spokesman for Gogebic Taconite, Matthew Fifield said that the mine in the Penokee Range would create hundreds of jobs.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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