SENATOR TOM CASPERSON EXPLAINS MDEQ BILL PACKAGE
Stephenson, MI. April 2, 2018 - Senator Tom Casperson is proposing Senate Bills 652-654, which are designed to increase transparency and accountability at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality("MDEQ") for all stakeholders. The aim is to let fact and science, rather than personal opinion, dictate permit decisions.
Source: TV6
MINING INDUSTRY SET FOR COMEBACK IN WISCONSIN
GREEN BAY, WI. Feb. 11, 2018 - Modern mining is very different from mining in the past. Today's mining is driven largely by technology and guided by regulations devoted to protecting the environment.
Virtually everything in our lives (food, education, entertainment, communication, clean energy, healthcare) is dependent on mining in some way. Basically, have a look at anything around you and apply the following simple rubric: “If it wasn’t grown, it was mined".
Source: NBC26 Green Bay
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA
STEPHENSON, Mich. Dec. 19, 2017 – This week we came across three questions that we felt needed clarification. The questions span Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
1. Does the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (“MDEQ”) have the authority to make wetlands permit decisions?
Yes. The EPA approved Michigan’s request for delegation of federal wetlands permits in the early 1980s. To maintain this authority, Michigan’s laws and regulations must remain consistent with the Clean Water Act (CWA). Even though MDEQ has this authority, they will gather input from various regulatory agencies, including from the EPA, regarding Aquila's wetland permit application for the Back Forty Mine.
2. Did Aquila Resources open offices in Wisconsin?
No. The company may conduct exploration actives in Marathon and Taylor counties in late 2018. Prior to any activity taking place, Aquila will work with the State of Wisconsin and local officials.
3. Is Aquila developing three open-pit mines in Minnesota?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 906-753-9602, email us, or send us a message through our website.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY BILL 499
STEPHENSON, Mich. Dec. 18, 2017 – Aquila Resources today issued the following statement from Chantae Lessard, director social performance and engagement, in response to the recent passage of Wisconsin Assembly Bill 499.
“We applaud Governor Walker and GOP leaders for driving the change to ensure mining companies can invest in exploration activities in Wisconsin. The ‘Mining for America’ bill will benefit the region with jobs and economic investment. While we do have early-stage assets in Marathon and Taylor counties in Wisconsin, it’s far too early to know if these resources will develop into mines. We may conduct exploration activities at these sites in late 2018. Our focus remains on developing the Back Forty Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula”.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 906-753-9602, email us, or send us a message through our website.
