WAKEFIELD, MI-- Mining company Orvana has resubmitted its application to construct the Copperwood mine in Ontonagon County.
In response to public comment, Orvana improved its original application for the wetlands, inland lakes and streams permit for the proposed mine north of Wakefield. The move was necessary because of a pending deadline for resolving EPA concerns with the original application.
The new application includes alternatives for reducing environmental impact, raising the height of the tailings basin to reduce its footprint, and adding two preservation tracts to the wetland mitigation plan.
Orvana is also accepting modifications to its mining permit to address public concerns.
To view the entire application or to comment, go to www.deq.state.mi.us/ciwpis and enter file number 12-27-0050-P. The deadline to submit comments is December 18.
