Recently the DNRE announced a public comment period for leasing over 4000 acres of mineral rights to Kennecott for further exploration. The exploration would take place in Southern Marquette County, Northern Dickinson County, and Southern Houghton County.
Proposed Mineral Lease Will Affect
Marquette County:
- T43n-R25w Sec. 18 & 19
- T43n-R26w Sec. 1, 6-10, 14, & 18
Dickinson County:
- T43n-R27w Sec. 1, 3, 4-6, 9, & 13
Houghton County:
- T47n-R36w Sec. 16
Public Comment Should Be Sent To:
Tom Hoane
FMD DNRE
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI
48909-7952