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Copperwood mine plan proceeds near Lake Superior
Original: Copperwood mine plan proceeds near Lake Superior, Porcupine Mountains
Plans for the Copperwood mine are moving forward near Lake Superior, close to Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The project, which would extract copper in the western Upper Peninsula, continues despite opposition from environmental groups and some residents concerned about risks to nearby waters and the region's old-growth wilderness. Supporters point to potential jobs and investment in the area.
Why now: The mine's advancement near a beloved wilderness and Lake Superior has reignited environmental concerns and local debate.
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- Copperwood mine plan proceeds near Lake Superior, Porcupine Mountains · Detroit Free Press
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