Public Overwhelmingly Opposes Kennecott at Forum

April 27, 2011

At a “community forum” hosted by Kennecott (Rio Tinto) in Marquette yesterday, local residents packed a room at the Ramada Inn.  Overwhelmingly, the message was opposed to Kennecott’s activities in the area.  While dozens spoke against the company, only about 6 people spoke in support of Kennecott.

The opposition was quite diverse, coming from sportsmen, a former employee of Kennecott, a federal government bureaucrat, teachers, doctors, hippies, retirees, and more.

Here’s a story from TV6 on the meeting:


Marquette County Officials Discuss Plan to Build Rio Tinto’s Ore Hauling Road

January 28, 2011

from Headwaters:

Yesterday, some local elected officials met with the Marquette County Road Commission to discuss whether or not to move forward on Rio Tinto’s County Road 595/Woodland Road ore hauling project.  The meeting was closed to the public. Read the rest of this entry »


Rio Tinto Responds to Questions on Ore Hauling Plan

January 28, 2011

from Headwaters:

Following reporting by Headwaters that Rio Tinto’s original ore hauling transportation route for its Eagle Mine called for the company to access existing rail networks and avoiding trucking transportation through city streets, the company now has a response. Read the rest of this entry »


Mining Road Plan Must Have Public Priorities, Not Rio Tinto Profits, in Mind

January 24, 2011

Editorial from Headwaters on the Rio Tinto ore hauling controversy:

Last week Rio Tinto announced plans to drop its pursuit of the 22-mile 595/Woodland Road to haul ore from its Eagle Mine to the Humboldt Mill, in Marquette County.  The company’s project director, Andrew Ware, claimed Rio Tinto will now “move forward with the originally designated route” and drive through the city streets of Marquette.

Problem is, Rio Tinto doesn’t really have an approved route to do so. Read the rest of this entry »


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