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  • Northern Wisconsin: Protests over proposed iron mine raises concerns of 'eco-terrorism'

    06/14/2013 7:44:14 PM PDT · by TurboZamboni · 12 replies
    pioneer press ^ | 6-14-13 | Lee Bergquist
    A group opposed to Gogebic Taconite's $1.5 billion open pit mine is planning an organized walk on Saturday into a heavily wooded area of Iron County that was the site of protests and vandalism earlier tis week linked to construction of the proposed mine. A 3-mile hike into hilly terrain is being touted by organizers as non-violent and an opportunity for the public to see how exploratory drilling "impacts a pristine landscape," according to statement issued by the Penokee Hills Education Project. But Gogebic's spokesman Bob Seitz said the company is worried that this week's vandalism could spark more trouble,...