Tag Archives: Severance Tax
County board frustrated by mine tax plan
August 21, 2012
By JOHN PEPIN – Journal Staff Writer (jpepin@miningjournal.net) , The Mining Journal
MARQUETTE – Members of the Marquette County Board were angered and frustrated last week after state officials failed to match their revenue expectations for a proposed state severance tax on non-ferrous mining operations, including the Kennecott-Rio Tinto Eagle Mine. Continue reading
DNR chief optimistic on severance tax talks
August 22, 2012
By JOHN PEPIN – Journal Staff Writer (jpepin@miningjournal.net) , The Mining Journal
MARQUETTE – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Keith Creagh said that despite current tension and disagreement between state officials and the Marquette County Board on provisions of a proposed severance tax, he’s optimistic the two sides can come to an agreement. Continue reading
Mining severance tax draft expected today
August 12, 2012
The Mining Journal
By JOHN PEPIN –
MARQUETTE – Marquette County officials are hoping two new opportunities to communicate with state officials will result in agreement on the provisions of a proposed non-ferrous mining severance tax. Continue reading
Stakes are sky high in severance tax game
Where we stand
August 12, 2012
The Mining Journal
For the past several months, township, county and schools officials in Marquette County have seemingly been playing a high-stakes game of poker with mining companies, state lawmakers and administration officials over a the notion of creating a severance tax for non-ferrous mining projects, like the Rio Tinto Eagle Mine. Continue reading