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Possible Part 632 Mining Projects

The following mining projects are listed for reference purposes only.  Sites listed have started collecting data as part of the base line data gathering requirements of Part 632.  The project might or might not lead to an application.  Addition information can be found at the company and possibly other sites.  If an application is received it will be removed from here and added to the main Mining web page listings.

Aquila  Back 40 Project

The Back 40 Project ore deposit was initially defined in 2002.  It is a complex group of deposits with economic amounts of zinc (Zn), gold (Au), copper (Cu), and silver (Ag).  The deposit is located in Lake Township of Menominee County.  Drilling continues to refine the size, extent and character of the deposits.  An application for mining permits has not been received by the DEQ.

Orvana Copperwood Project

Orvana Minerals Corp. has acquired mineral leases for a possible new copper (Cu) mine referred to as the Copperwood Project in Gogebic County .  An application for mining permits has not been received by the DEQ.


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