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Republicans Push for New Iron Ore Mine in Wisconsin

By Joel ScanlonFeb 14 2012

Republicans in Wisconsin have presented their version of a bill to allow a Florida based mining company to operate an iron ore mine in the far north western part of Wisconsin. The company known as Gogebic Taconite is interested in operating a huge open pit mine in a location just south of Lake Superior.

The company has asked the state lawmakers to simplify the complex permit granting process in the state before it moves ahead with the project. In view of this the Assembly Republicans had passed a bill last month which asked for the permit to be issued within a year of getting the application. The bill also wiped out contested case hearings and blocked citizen lawsuits.

When the bill was passed in the state Senate the year long deadline for approving permits was upheld but it also allowed contested case hearings. Now the Senate Select Committee on Mining Jobs is to hold a public hearing for the mining legislation which has been proposed in Platteville.

Sen. Neal Kedzie, the chairman of the senate committee said that the hearing on Assembly Bill 426 will take place on Fri., Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Ullsvik Hall, in the Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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