The first of four public forums designed for citizens to get more information about mining is set for tonight at Nicolet College.
Nine mining experts have been brought in to the sessions including representatives of UW-Extension, an engineering firm, workforce development, business, environmental groups among others.
The information sessions are sponsored by UW-Extension and Oneida County Economic Development Corporation.
Tonight's forum is at 7 p.m. at Nicolet College's Northwoods Center.