Mine opponents ended the Kennecott Community Advisory Group meeting.
MARQUETTE COUNTY -- A heated exchange abruptly ended a meeting of the Kennecott Community Advisory Group Friday evening.
The agenda was to cover topics including a construction timetable, new exploration in the area, and a potential mill. But the mine opponents protested being denied a chance to question the company on a number of environment concerns.
When they refused to sit down and allow the meeting to continue, panel members walked out.
Mine opponent Gabriel Caplett stated, "Kennecott has waited until DEQ and DNR approval to inform the public about plans for milling operations in the U.P., specific plans for a road going south, and now plans to power the mine."
Debbie Muchmore with Kennecott, said, "Oftentimes what we see, no matter what the solution the company may offer is not one the opponents want to hear."
In addition to the protest, advisory group member Michelle Halley officially resigned from the panel calling it a charade that does not represent public opinion on the mine.
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