Public Meeting Scheduled
to Discuss Potential Impacts of Sulfide Mining
Date: Wednesday January 10, 2007
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Schoolhouse in Tamarack
Please join us for a public meeting to discuss the environmental impacts of sulfide mining. The meeting will include a power point presentation developed by the ACT NOW group, and time for questions. The following items will be covered in the presentation:
Information regarding the PolyMet Mining Corporation proposal for copper mining near Hoyt Lakes,
Data from the Flambeau Mine near Ladysmith Wisconsin,
Potential environmental impacts of sulfide mining.
Several environmental concerns have been raised concerning the mining of sulfide containing rock. When sulfide containing rock is exposed to air and water, sulfuric acid may result. Impacts to water and air resources may occur if this mining byproduct is not treated correctly. An environmental impact study is being conducted for the PolyMet project. Mineral exploration has been occurring in Aitkin County, however, no mining requests have been made for this area.
The ACT NOW group is a coalition of individuals and groups working to educate the public about sulfide mining. For more information about the group, please contact Julie O’Leary with the Minnesota Environmental Partnership at (218) 727-0800. Questions about the meeting may be directed to Janet Smude at the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District (218) 927-6565.
-- David Abazs
MEP Northeast Minnesota Organizer
5879 Nikolai Road
Finland, MN 55603
218-353-7736
http://mepartnership.org/
davidabazs@mepartnership.org
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