ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A proposed nickel and copper mine in northeastern Wisconsin has generated a mountain of public comments.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the agency has fielded more than 10,000 public comments on the environmental impact statement for PolyMet Mining's plan to build the state's first copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range.
The DNR is working to categorize the comments, which it will continue to accept through March 13.
A Minnesota House committee hearing at the Capitol Tuesday was standing room only.
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More Than 10,000 Comment On PolyMet Mine
/ CBS Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A proposed nickel and copper mine in northeastern Wisconsin has generated a mountain of public comments.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the agency has fielded more than 10,000 public comments on the environmental impact statement for PolyMet Mining's plan to build the state's first copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range.
The DNR is working to categorize the comments, which it will continue to accept through March 13.
A Minnesota House committee hearing at the Capitol Tuesday was standing room only.
(© Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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