White Pine Copper applies for mining permit in Carp Lake Township

White Pine Copper LLC has applied for a mining permit under Part 632, Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining, of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994, PA 451, as amended, to develop an underground copper and silver mine at the historic White Pine Mine site in Carp Lake Township, Ontonagon County.

The public comment period is open from 8:00 a.m. November 4 to 5:00 p.m. December 2, 2026, and written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. December 2, 2026. EGLE is providing two opportunities to learn about this application.

Nonferrous minerals regulated under Part 632 include important economic minerals such as copper, nickel, zinc, gold, and silver. Some of these metals are very important globally for manufacturing, including production of green technologies such as electric vehicles and emission control catalysts. Part 632 provides a sound regulatory framework for construction, operation, and reclamation of mining operations required for the safe and environmentally sustainable extraction of these minerals.

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