Western Upper Peninsula Communities Demonstrate Continued Support for the Copperwood Mine Project
Highland Copper Company's Copperwood Mine project has received unanimous support through new resolutions from multiple Western Upper Peninsula communities in Michigan. The project, expected to create over 700 direct and indirect jobs, has gained backing from Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, and the Gogebic County Road Commission.
The fully permitted greenfield copper mine will make significant infrastructure investments in local roads, power, and telecommunications. The project adheres to Michigan's strict environmental standards, including a 12:1 wetland preservation/creation ratio and a self-funded closure plan. Twenty-one government units have issued support resolutions, with additional backing from local institutions and community leaders.
The project aims to strengthen the local economy while protecting natural resources, including Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountain State Park. The mine will not draw water from Lake Superior and includes plans for infrastructure dismantling and habitat restoration after its operational life.
Il progetto della Copperwood Mine della Highland Copper Company ha ricevuto un sostegno unanime attraverso nuove risoluzioni da parte di diverse comunità della Western Upper Peninsula nel Michigan. Si prevede che il progetto crei oltre 700 posti di lavoro diretti e indiretti, ricevendo supporto da Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, dalla Commissione dei Commissari della Contea di Gogebic e dalla Commissione Stradale della Contea di Gogebic.
La miniera di rame greenfield, completamente autorizzata, effettuerà investimenti significativi nelle infrastrutture locali, comprese strade, energia e telecomunicazioni. Il progetto rispetta i rigorosi standard ambientali del Michigan, compreso un rapporto di conservazione/creazione delle zone umide di 12:1 e un piano di chiusura autofinanziato. Ventuno enti governativi hanno emesso risoluzioni di supporto, con ulteriore sostegno da parte di istituzioni locali e leader comunitari.
Il progetto mira a rafforzare l'economia locale proteggendo al contempo le risorse naturali, compreso il Lago Superiore e il Porcupine Mountain State Park. La miniera non preleverà acqua dal Lago Superiore e include piani per la demolizione delle infrastrutture e il ripristino degli habitat dopo la sua vita operativa.
El proyecto de la Copperwood Mine de Highland Copper Company ha recibido un apoyo unánime a través de nuevas resoluciones de múltiples comunidades de la Western Upper Peninsula en Michigan. Se espera que el proyecto cree más de 700 empleos directos e indirectos, habiendo recibido respaldo de Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Gogebic y la Comisión de Caminos del Condado de Gogebic.
La mina de cobre greenfield, completamente autorizada, realizará inversiones significativas en la infraestructura local, incluyendo caminos, energía y telecomunicaciones. El proyecto cumple con los estrictos estándares ambientales de Michigan, incluyendo una proporción de preservación/creación de humedales de 12:1 y un plan de cierre autofinanciado. Veintiuna entidades gubernamentales han emitido resoluciones de apoyo, con respaldo adicional de instituciones locales y líderes comunitarios.
El proyecto tiene como objetivo fortalecer la economía local mientras protege los recursos naturales, incluyendo el Lago Superior y el Parque Estatal Porcupine Mountain. La mina no extraerá agua del Lago Superior e incluye planes para el desmantelamiento de la infraestructura y la restauración del hábitat después de su vida operativa.
하이랜드 구리 회사의 Copperwood Mine 프로젝트는 미시간의 웨스턴 어퍼 페닌슐라의 여러 커뮤니티로부터 새로운 결의안을 통해 만장일치의 지지를 받았습니다. 이 프로젝트는 700개 이상의 직접 및 간접 일자리를 창출할 것으로 예상되며, 아이언우드 타운쉽, 웨이크필드 타운쉽, 어윈 타운쉽, 고게빅 카운티 위원회 및 고게빅 카운티 도로 위원회의 지원을 받아왔습니다.
완전히 허가된 그린필드 구리 광산은 지역 도로, 전력 및 통신에 상당한 인프라 투자를 할 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 미시간의 엄격한 환경 기준을 준수하며, 12:1의 습지 보존/생성 비율과 자금 지원이 가능한 폐쇄 계획을 포함합니다. 21개의 정부 기관이 지원 결의안을 발행했으며, 지역 기관과 커뮤니티 리더들로부터 추가적인 지지를 받고 있습니다.
이 프로젝트는 자연 자원, 특히 슈피리어 호수와 포커핀 마운틴 주립공원을 보호하면서 지역 경제를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 광산은 슈피리어 호수의 물을 끌어오지 않으며, 운영 생애 후 인프라 해체 및 서식지 복원 계획을 포함하고 있습니다.
Le projet de la Copperwood Mine de Highland Copper Company a reçu un soutien unanime grâce à de nouvelles résolutions de plusieurs communautés de la Western Upper Peninsula dans le Michigan. Le projet devrait créer plus de 700 emplois directs et indirects et a obtenu le soutien d'Ironwood Township, de Wakefield Township, d'Erwin Township, du Conseil des Commissaires du Comté de Gogebic et de la Commission des Routes du Comté de Gogebic.
La mine de cuivre greenfield, entièrement autorisée, réalisera d'importants investissements dans les infrastructures locales, y compris les routes, l'énergie et les télécommunications. Le projet respecte les normes environnementales strictes du Michigan, y compris un ratio de préservation/création des zones humides de 12:1 et un plan de fermeture autofinancé. Vingt et un organismes gouvernementaux ont émis des résolutions de soutien, avec un soutien supplémentaire de la part d'institutions locales et de leaders communautaires.
Le projet vise à renforcer l'économie locale tout en protégeant les ressources naturelles, y compris le lac Supérieur et le parc d'État de Porcupine Mountain. La mine ne prélèvera pas d'eau du lac Supérieur et comprend des plans pour le démantèlement des infrastructures et la restauration des habitats après sa vie opérationnelle.
Das Projekt der Copperwood Mine der Highland Copper Company hat einstimmige Unterstützung durch neue Resolutionen von mehreren Gemeinden in der Western Upper Peninsula in Michigan erhalten. Das Projekt wird voraussichtlich über 700 direkte und indirekte Arbeitsplätze schaffen und hat Unterstützung von Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, dem Gogebic County Board of Commissioners und der Gogebic County Road Commission erhalten.
Die vollständig genehmigte Greenfield-Kupfermine wird erhebliche Infrastrukturinvestitionen in lokale Straßen, Energie und Telekommunikation tätigen. Das Projekt erfüllt die strengen Umweltstandards von Michigan, einschließlich eines Verhältnisses von 12:1 für den Erhalt/ die Schaffung von Feuchtgebieten und eines selbstfinanzierten Schließplans. Einundzwanzig Regierungsstellen haben Unterstützungserklärungen abgegeben, wobei zusätzliche Unterstützung von lokalen Institutionen und Gemeindevertretern kommt.
Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, die lokale Wirtschaft zu stärken und gleichzeitig die natürlichen Ressourcen, einschließlich des Lake Superior und des Porcupine Mountain State Park, zu schützen. Die Mine wird kein Wasser aus dem Lake Superior entnehmen und umfasst Pläne für den Rückbau der Infrastruktur und die Wiederherstellung von Lebensräumen nach ihrer Betriebszeit.
- Creation of 700+ direct and indirect jobs in the region
- Unanimous support from multiple local government bodies
- Fully permitted status under strict Michigan environmental regulations
- Infrastructure improvements planned for roads, power, and telecommunications
- 12:1 wetland preservation/creation ratio commitment
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Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and Gogebic County Road Commission Unanimously Approve New Resolutions of Support
MARQUETTE, Mich. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Communities in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan are reaffirming their support for Highland Copper Company’s Copperwood Mine, a project that is expected to create more than 700 direct and indirect jobs while safeguarding the surrounding natural resources. The board members for Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and the Gogebic County Road Commission have once again unanimously approved resolutions of support for the Copperwood Mine, demonstrating the local communities’ continuing desire for the project to move forward to the benefit of its residents, businesses and the region’s economic growth.
“The resolution that the Gogebic County Board adopted supports the Copperwood Mine Project, knowing that they are transparent in their work and developing safe and accountable mining,” said Dan Siirila, Chairman of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners. “The County Board realizes the critical importance of the approval of the grant for energy, infrastructure for roads and broadband. This mine will give Gogebic County’s economy the boost that it so needs and deserves.”
The Copperwood project in Wakefield and Ironwood Townships in Gogebic County presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Michigan and the Western Upper Peninsula. Highland’s grant request from the State of Michigan to advance the project will help make possible critical infrastructure investments the region cannot afford on its own. Investments like improvements and upgrades to local roads, power and telecommunications will support the project and surrounding communities for years to come.
"Wakefield Township has long supported Highland Copper and its commitment to responsible mining," said Mandy Lake, Wakefield Township Supervisor "This project will bring good-paying jobs, strengthen our economy and create new opportunities for families in the Western UP. We’re excited to see the Copperwood Mine move forward and create a stronger future for our township and beyond."
“Ironwood Township knows the importance of its mining heritage and the opportunities it brings for the future, which is why we have approved a new Resolution of Support for the Copperwood Mine project,” said Ironwood Township Supervisor Jay Kangas. “Mining has long been a cornerstone of the Gogebic Range, shaping our identity and community. We deeply appreciate the commitment of Highland Copper and everyone involved in moving this project forward.”
The Copperwood project is one of very few fully permitted greenfield copper mines in the United States and meets the strict environmental standards established by the State of Michigan. Michigan’s mining laws, passed with the support of environmental advocacy groups, are regarded as the most stringent mining regulations in the nation. The project design seeks to minimize and mitigate environmental impact, monitor and protect local water, and safeguard Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountain State Park. To this end, Copperwood will preserve or create wetland at a factor of 12:1 relative to wetland impacted. The project will not draw water from Lake Superior, and it will self-fund a responsible closure plan that includes dismantling key infrastructure and restoring natural habitats at the end of mine life.
“I am confident that the state of Michigan has done their due diligence to protect the environment,” said Erwin Township Supervisor Larry Grimsby. “This mine represents a major opportunity. Not just for Gogebic County, but for the entire region to bring good jobs, economic growth and long-term stability to our communities."
Twenty-one units of government, ranging from townships to county boards, have issued resolutions of support, nearly ten local institutions have submitted letters of support and dozens of community leaders and elected officials have spoken publicly in support.
“The Copperwood Mine will keep our families in the U.P,” said Garth Stengard, manager of the Gogebic County Road Commission. “My son, like many other young people, would love to build his future here. Without good-paying jobs, that dream is not an option. This project has the potential to bring stability to our communities. It means better infrastructure, thriving businesses and a future where younger generations can stay and succeed.”
“America’s advanced manufacturing and national security depend on our ability to mine materials like copper locally. That’s why projects like Copperwood are so important to the future of the U.P. and our country,” said Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP. “For decades, the U.P. has proven that mining can be done safely while protecting the environment and creating jobs for the local community.”
“The people who live in the Western Upper Peninsula know it is possible to balance mining, recreation and a desire to protect our environment. We are grateful that the representatives of the people of the Western U.P. stand in support of Copperwood,” said Barry O’Shea, CEO of Highland Copper, Copperwood’s parent company. "The strong support the Copperwood Project has received from local boards is a clear testament to how much these communities want this project to move forward.”
To learn more about the Copperwood Mine, please visit https://www.highlandcopper.com/projects/copperwood-project/
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About Highland Copper Company
Highland Copper Company Inc. (the “Company”) is a Canadian company focused on exploring and developing copper projects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. The Company owns the Copperwood deposit through long-term mineral leases and
More information about the Company is available on the Company’s website at www.highlandcopper.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements include, without limitation, statements with respect to:(i) the anticipated wetland preservation or creation factor; (ii) the number of jobs expected to be created by the Copperwood Mine; and (iii) statements relating to closure of the Copperwood Mine. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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