Mines Over 8,000 Years Old Can Be Found In Michigan
Mining in North America started here in Michigan with Indigenous Peoples learning how to mine copper, a trend that would spread across the entire continent.
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Michigan’s ‘Most Beautiful’ State Park Is In Catastrophic Danger
A mining company from Canada is looking to create a copper mine in the UP and the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior could be at risk.
Wait, Can You Actually Pan for Gold in Michigan?
Is it possible to pan for gold in Michigan? You probably won't get rich from it, but you can sure try!
Michigan DNR Approves Copper Drilling Expansion at Porcupine Mountains
Additional drilling work outside of the state park is also scheduled.
Mining Explosion on Drummond Island Registers 2.7 on Richter Scale
It's been a couple of years since Michigan experienced an earthquake, but a mining explosion on Drummond Island came close. The explosion registered 2.7 on the Richter scale.