Penokee Mine

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…

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…

Wisconsin’s six Chippewa tribes are organizing a conference on economic alternatives to mining January 7-9. Red Cliff Mining Resources Specialist Sandy…

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…

Native American Activist Winona LaDuke is speaking out against a proposal for an iron mine in the Penokee Range.LaDuke holds degrees in economic…

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…

Two presentations this week will focus on the wetlands around the Penokee Hills. Tracy Hames, Executive Director of Wisconsin Wetlands Association, will…

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…

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.…

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…