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Northeast Minnesota Sulfide Mining Conference - Duluth, Saturday May7th
A type of mining that has never been done in Minnesota is being proposed for numerous sites around our region. Non-ferrous mining, also called copper-nickel or sulfide mining, could threaten our water, our ecosystems and our way of life. All are invited to come with questions and learn more about sulfide mining, the plans for our region and the impacts it could have on all of us.
For Conference Flyer click HERE
Saturday May 7th, 2011 - Northeast Minnesota Sulfide Mining Conference
Presented by Concerned Citizens of Minnesota's Arrowhead Region:
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Saturday May 7th
12:30 - 4:00 PM
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth Minnesota
Cost: Free
Conference Flyer Here
Sulfide Mining threatens Lake Superior and is toxic to wild rice beds in its watershed.
Gilt Edge Mine Federal Superfund Site. Location: Black Hills, South Dakota
Source: EPA Superfund Program linked Here
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and heavy metal contamination at the Dakota Maid Pit, part of the Gilt Edge Mine site.
Location: Black Hills, South Dakota
