Deposits of these minerals are associated with copper- and nickel-containing sulfide ore bodies in the Upper Peninsula. The Eagle mine in Marquette County already produces copper, nickel, and some platinum and palladium. A separate sulfide ore body unaffiliated with the mine has been identified in Houghton and Ontonagon counties.
Copper mine tours offer valuable insight into the working conditions of miners and what life was like for their families. Tour a Keweenaw copper mine to learn more about the industry and to experience the hardships that miners faced everyday.
Lundin Mining's Eagle nickel and copper mine is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Explore the rich mining history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, from the bustling cities of Calumet and Houghton to the ghost towns of Central and Mandan. …
Discovery and Early Mining. William Austin Burt and his surveying crew first came upon Michigan's iron ore on September 19, 1844. Within a few years, iron mines opened all across the central Upper Peninsula. The first mine in Michigan was the Jackson Mine near Negaunee, Michigan. Iron mines are located in areas known as ranges.
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Mining ruins in the Keweenau Peninsula, "Copper Country," reveals the hard work and determination of a long gone generation. This 47 mile long peninsula juts into Lake Superior on the western side of Michigan's upper peninsula.
A sequel to his 1992 book Michigan Gold Mining in the Upper Peninsula, Fountain's new work contains expanded and updated sections on gold, as well new chapters on Michigan s 19th century silver rushes, plus an epilogue on recent discoveries of precious and base metals and the ongoing efforts to develop these deposits into new …
NEGAUNEE, MI- Ada Cecelia Veale, 98, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 9, 2024, at Teal Lake Senior Living Community, under the loving care of her family, Teal Lake staff ...
Epic floods devastated Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Foundations are now stepping in to fix a unique vulnerability: century-old drainage systems — built by mining companies — that sat neglected after mines shuttered and towns shrank.
Located in Ontonagon County at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, the Adventure Mining Company in Greenland, MI is only a 30 minute drive from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. We offer four guided underground tours of one of the best preserved copper mines in Michigan.
Prospector's Tour Hike through the mine and experience a true adventure. Duration 1.5 hours Last tour begins at 4:30 PM ET See hours of operation Price Adult: $36 Child 6-12yr: $16 Child 0-5yr: Free Minimum Age No age restrictions Book Online Now! Experience Michigan Mining History This 1.5 hour hike provides experiences you won't soon […]
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Today, mine operators in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are generally after taconite, a low-grade ore that was once considered waste rock. To make it usable, mining companies blast it into small pieces with explosives, grind it into powder with powerful machinery, and then use magnets or flotation techniques to separate the iron minerals …
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The Mining History Association's 29 th Annual Conference was held in Marquette, MI, on June 6–9, 2019. Marquette is a charming, historic and conference-friendly town of about 20,000, situated in a spectacular Lake Superior shoreline setting.
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When a UP mining town lost its company, residents moved on. But in these historical abandoned towns, many structures remain, letting visitors glimpse the past.
Michigan becomes the 26th state admitted into the Union. The Upper Peninsula is added to Michigan after the state relinquished its claim to land around Toledo, Ohio. Although Michigan was hesitant to accept the new peninsula, this land ended up being rich in copper and other metals that brought great wealth to the state.
Once a powerhouse in Michigan's mining scene, this bad boy's been quiet since 2016. But, oh, the tales it could tell! ... The Upper Peninsula's rugged terrain and prosperous mining history make it an …
Operation Overview. Eagle mine is an approximately 2,000 tonnes per day (tpd) underground nickel-copper mine. The mine is relatively shallow with ramp access from …
Cleveland-Cliffs owns or co-owns five operating iron ore mines in Michigan and Minnesota, producing various grades of iron ore pellets.
Slideshow: In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, mining waste threatens Buffalo Reef; Mining waste and growing wetlands mean more mercury in fish in Upper Peninsula; Funded by a $50,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, a two-year pilot project will focus on the Mather B iron mine, which closed in 1979 and whose former administrative ...
Check out these Upper Peninsula mine tours, walk through the same tunnels that mine workers did and see the rock formations left behind from decades of digging.
A Brief History of Mining in Michigan's Marquette and Menominee Iron Ranges The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the "U.P." as the locals call it, has been blessed with a wealth of mineral resources. The Native Americans were the earliest miners, using float copper left behind by the receding glaciers to make implements of many types.
An underground, high-grade nickel and copper mine located in western Marquette County of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The mine is expected to produce 440 million pounds of …
Hidden in the heart of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula lies one of the oldest and deepest copper mines in the Upper Peninsula. Delaware Mine allows visitors …
On a sunny day last week in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Kevin Sundholm picked up a small handful of marble-sized pellets of iron ore from the…
Uranium in Michigan – Page 2 of 62 List of Figures Figure 1. General area of interest in Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the metallic mineral mining industry for
Looking to find gold in Michigan? Learn about the state's gold history, the laws and regulations, and where the best panning spots are located.
Eagle Mine is an underground, high-grade nickel and copper mine located in western Marquette County of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is the first mine to be permitted …
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