https://www.wcmu.org/tags/upper-peninsula-mining Upper Peninsula Mining en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 19:22:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-09/bills-passed-through-state-house-would-allow-up-to-keep-gas-generators Under Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act the Upper Peninsula would be forced to shut down their natural gas-based RICE generators early, causing fees and potential job loss, lawmakers say. The bills would let the U.P. keep the generators until their expiration in 2050. Fri, 09 May 2025 19:22:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-09/bills-passed-through-state-house-would-allow-up-to-keep-gas-generators Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-05/copperwood-mine-receives-updated-air-quality-permit-with-more-testing-and-limits The proposed Copperwood Mine in the Upper Peninsula has received a new air quality permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, allowing the project to continue moving forward. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:29:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-05/copperwood-mine-receives-updated-air-quality-permit-with-more-testing-and-limits Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/50m-state-grant-for-copperwood-mine-clears-another-hurdle A $50 million grant for a copper mine in the Upper Peninsula was approved by the state House Appropriations Committee. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:02:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/50m-state-grant-for-copperwood-mine-clears-another-hurdle Ellie Katz, Izzy Ross | IPR