615· A set of controversial bills to remove local permitting authority for gravel and sand mining was pulled from consideration last week. The bills would give the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy permitting authority for mining the materials, known as construction aggregate. Townships issue the permits now.
524· At a township meeting in a small Northern Michigan community, Bay Shore residents raise health concerns about the resumption of gravel mining near their homes. In addition to worries about traffic, noise, groundwater contamination, there’s another common concern: “Silica dust is actually equivalent to asbestos.” “Silica dust is fatal if it''s inhaled in in …
54· Lansing — A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers are resurrecting a proposal to transfer oversight of aggregate mining permits and …
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54· LANSING — A long-running battle between the gravel industry and local residents over the siting of mining operations is expected to reignite …
208· Edw. Levy Company, which owns gravel mines in Michigan and beyond, wants to open a 500 acre gravel mining operation 300 feet from their …
62· Lansing — The Michigan Senate narrowly approved a bill Wednesday that would shift permitting of gravel mining projects to the state …
In the early 1870s, Michigan’s ore production passed the 1 million ton mark with production peaking in 1920. Today, two iron mines remain active in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—the Tilden Mine and the Empire Mine, both in the Marquette Range. Industrial copper mining began …
20241110· The ancient landscape of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula holds valuable minerals, including copper and gold. The Ropes Gold Mine played a …
201628· By 1911 his gravel interests had merged with the behemoth that was the Michigan Pressed Brick Company of Detroit and he was mining 250 …
55· LANSING, MI — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would transfer permitting and oversight of sand and gravel mines from …
Michigan is a major producer of cement, construction sand and gravel, iron ore, peat, and potash. It produces common clay, crushed and dimension stone, …
524· At a township meeting in a small Northern Michigan community, Bay Shore residents raise health concerns about the resumption of gravel …
Support: The Michigan Chamber supports SB 429-31. By moving the permitting authority for new aggregate mining locations out of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and into the hands of EGLE, the legislation will help break the statewide stalemate on new sand and gravel mine permits, just as Michigan prepares to spend more public money on roads than at any time in the history of …
2025516· Please be assured that your concerns regarding the proposed gravel mining operation near Davisburg Elementary are not only heard, but sincerely shared. The health, safety, and overall quality of life of our community—particularly for our children—remain the highest priority in every decision we make.
20241110· The ancient landscape of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula holds valuable minerals, including copper and gold. …
613· The Michigan House has pressed pause on a vote on long-debated legislation that would remove local control over gravel mining permits …
We regulate several mining industries in Michigan including, metallic mining, native copper mining, sand dune mining, and coal mining.
510· A group of Michigan businesses wants to remove local control of permitting for sand and gravel mines. During a hearing yesterday, legislators heard from those for and against giving that authority to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The sand and gravel industry says local governments are holding back progress.
208· Edw. Levy Company, which owns gravel mines in Michigan and beyond, wants to open a 500 acre gravel mining operation 300 feet from their …
59· Michigan’s quest to “fix the damn roads” is prompting a fight in Lansing over who gets to decide where the gravel industry can mine for raw …
55· LANSING, MI — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would transfer permitting and oversight of sand and gravel mines from …
201628· By 1911 his gravel interests had merged with the behemoth that was the Michigan Pressed Brick Company of Detroit and he was mining 250 tons of crushed granite a …
1118· A company wants to start gravel mining on land in Michigan that is surrounded by eight lakes in Lenawee County. Cambridge Township in …