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Kennecott faces obstacles before construction  - September 9, 2008
Kennecott needs an EPA permit and resolution of contested cases.

Yellow Dog to Mackinaw; a stop in Mqt - August 21, 2008
Anti-mine protest walk rallies in the city.

Anti-mine group takes a walk   -  August 20, 2008
 They're walking from Eagle Rock to the Mackinac Bridge. 

Anti-mining activists speak out   - August 4, 2008
A "Protect the Earth Summit" was held at NMU.

Kennecott hearing nearing closure   - July 11, 2008
Kennecott needs all legal matters resolved before they can begin construction.

Kennecott planting roots   - June 24, 2008
Purchased old CCI office building.

Mining hearing to be extended  - May 5, 2008
UP groups are challenging the DEQ's approval of the Kennecott mine.

Kennecott in court - April 29, 2008
Permits are being questioned.

Kennecott, DEQ face hearing next week  - April 24, 2008
Permits for the Marquette County mine are being challenged.

Kennecott looks at spring for construction  -  March 24, 2008
But there are still some hurdles before they can use state land on the Yellow Dog Plains.

Kennecott lawsuit filed  -  February 29, 2008
Several groups sue the DNR for granting a permit.

Mining meeting disrupted  -  February 25, 2008
Mine opponents ended the Kennecott Community Advisory Group meeting.

Kennecott plans milling facility  -  February 25, 2008
The old Humboldt mine may come back to life.

Digging In: Part Five  -  February 25, 2008
What’s ahead for the future of Upper Michigan and new mines?

Digging In: Part Four  -  February 22, 2008
What kind of impact would new mines have on tourism?

Digging In: Part Three  -  February 21, 2008
What are the economic implications of more mines in Upper Michigan?

Digging In: Part Two  -  February 20, 2008
Kennecott is joined by at least three other companies exploring the U.P.

Digging In: Part One  -  February 19, 2008
Kennecott is not alone looking to mine in Upper Michigan.

Kennecott may have new power source  -  February 19, 2008
The plan may actually benefit many in northern Marquette County.

Kennecott sets sights on May after DNR approval  -  February 11, 2008
Thursday night DNR Director Rebecca Humphries approved a surface lease agreement and a reclamation plan for the mining company.

DNR director explains Kennecott decision  -  February 11, 2008
Humphries says leasing state land gives agency more control.

DNR says yes to Kennecott  -  February 8, 2008
The controversial mine gets the go-ahead.

Rio Tinto denies bid  -  February 7, 2008
Kennecott Mineral's parent company has stated that BHP Billiton's offer was low.

Rio Tinto targeted for takeover  -  February 7, 2008
BHP Billiton formalized its takeover bid of the parent company of Kennecott Minerals

EPA reviews Kennecott permit  -  January 22, 2008
The federal agency says Kennecott must have permits before construction can begin.

Mining in the U.P.  -  January 21, 2008
The mining industry in Northern Michigan has a long tradition, and it's taking on new form into the future.

Kennecott mine delayed again  -  January 11, 2008
The DNR holds off on approving the mine permits.

DNR expected to sign Kennecott permits  -  January 10, 2008
Kennecott already has approval from the DEQ.

Controversy over mines continues  -  December 24, 2007
Kennecott's parent company is looking into six more mines near the current Eagle Project site.

More disputes over mine  -  December 24, 2007
Many groups are filing to block the project.

DEQ sued over mine approval  -  December 21, 2007
Opponents of the Kennecott mine say the permits are illegal

More mines coming to the U.P.?  -  December 21, 2007
Kennecott's parent says six other sites are promising.

Anti-mine protest staged in Marquette  -  December 18, 2007
They urge rejection of the Kennecott mine.

DEQ approves Kennecott mine  -  December 17, 2007
The controversial mine still needs DNR approval.

Kennecott decision comes Friday  -  December 13, 2007
The D-E-Q will make announcement, but the D-N-R will hold off.

Looking beyond Kennecott  -  November 21, 2007
Looking beyond Kennecott

Kennecott decision delayed  -  November 14, 2007
It had been scheduled for Wednesday