Approximately 2,722 acres of metallic minerals lease rights in Baraga, Dickerson, Iron and Marquette counties have been requested by Keweenaw Land Association, Limited.
Detailed information regarding the lease request can be found on the DNR website, metallic minerals page.
Informational virtual meeting
An informational public meeting will be held 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, with an opportunity for public comment.
This meeting will be recorded, and the recording will be made available at Michigan.gov/Minerals.
Virtual meeting and registration link:
Interested parties may join the meeting by going to: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2737429241521824094. Registration is required to provide public comment during the meeting. Anyone wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting will be allowed two minutes to speak.
Phone-in option:
To call into the meeting, please by dial 631-992-3221, using access code 236-339-288. Public comment is not available for this option.
Written questions:
A multi-agency panel will respond to written questions from the public regarding the lease application during this meeting.
Questions may be submitted to:
DNR, Minerals Management Section
P.O. Box 30452 Lansing, MI 48909
Or via email to DNR-LeaseManagement@michigan.gov. Subject line should read: Keweenaw Land Association, Limited.
Written questions received by May 16 will be addressed during the meeting; questions received after May 16, 2023, will be answered via email.