Michigan approves $50M for Upper Peninsula copper mine — but ...
Mar 26, 2024 · The Michigan Strategic Fund agreed to spend $50 million to support the Copperwood mine project in the western U.P. Supporters say the mine will provide much-needed jobs, while …
Secrets Of Michigan's Lost Copper Works | TouristSecrets
Mar 3, 2025 · Discover the hidden history of Michigan's lost copper works, exploring ancient mines, forgotten towns, and the secrets they hold.
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In 1843, the first commercial copper mine, the Cliff Mine, opened on the Keweenaw Peninsula, and by the 1860s, Michigan was the largest producer of copper in the United States. Copper mining in …
Controversial copper mine subsidy among $300M approved by ...
Dec 11, 2024 · Highland Copper seeks to return copper mining to the western Upper Peninsula, close to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (above.) The last copper mine in the Upper …
Timeline of Michigan Copper Mining Prehistory to 1850
May 7, 2025 · At least 8,000 years ago The earliest known metalworking in North America begins when Indigenous Peoples start mining copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula. They dug shallow mines and …
Michigan Copper - Michiganology
Dec 18, 2023 · For forty years (1847-1887), Michigan produced more copper than any state in the nation. One of the nation’s biggest copper enterprises was the Calumet and Hecla (C&H) Mining …
Nickel & Copper Mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Redefining the Mining Industry Nickel & Copper Mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula As Michigan’s newest mine in decades, we’re dedicated to keeping our 470 employees safe, protecting the …
Copper Mine Tours | Keweenaw Peninsula
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 …