Is Copper Back?
WHITE PINE — The potential of Michigan copper mining is returning to the spotlight after a 30-year absence, since the White Pine mine, in Ontonagon County, was closed.
In a statement released Monday, Highland Copper Company announced it completed the sale of its 34% interest in the White Pine North Project to its joint venture partner, Kinterra Copper USA. Kinterra now has full control of White Pine North.
The Project represents the extension of the White Pine mine, which was developed and operated by the historic Copper Range Company from 1953 to 1995.