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Metallic Minerals
The DNR, on behalf of the State of Michigan, accepts applications to lease state-owned metallic minerals by direct lease or sealed-bid auction. Types of metallic minerals available to lease in Michigan include, but are not limited to, copper and nickel.
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Lease information
Forms
Direct lease requests
Perseverance Metals (US) Inc. - Houghton, Iron, and Ontonagon Counties
Keweenaw Land Association, Limited - Baraga, Dickinson, Marquette, and Menominee Counties
Keweenaw Land Association, Limited - Dickinson and Menominee Counties
Keweenaw Land Association, Limited - Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, and Menominee Counties
- Map
- Parcel Classification Report
- Recording of Virtual Public Meeting April 17, 2024 - AM
- Recording of Virtual Public Meeting April 17, 2024 - PM
- Post Meeting Question Summary
Aquila Resources USA, Inc. - Menominee County
- Map
- Parcel Classification Report
- Notice of Virtual Public Meetings April 16, 2024 - MEETING CANCELED: Application Withdrawn by Applicant