December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Buffalo Reef Dredging Resumes as Preservation Efforts Continue

Buffalo Reef Dredging Resumes as Preservation Efforts Continue

Stamp sands from historic copper mining at Gay, Michigan, are drifting south along the Lake Superior shoreline, threatening Buffalo Reef’s critical lake trout and whitefish spawning habitat. Photo: Stamp sands from historic copper mining at Gay, Michigan, line the Lake Superior shoreline, slowly drifting south toward Buffalo Reef and threatening vital lake trout and whitefish ...

Doug Marrin

Major Copper-Nickel Deposit Discovered in Upper Peninsula

Major Copper-Nickel Deposit Discovered in Upper Peninsula

Mineral Discovery Near Marquette Highlights Potential for Sustainable Resource Development in Michigan Photo: Mineralized core from the first hole drilled at Boulderdash in Michigan (at 32 meters depth). Photo: Talon Metals. Talon Metals Corp. has unveiled a promising copper-nickel discovery in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a region steeped in mining history and rich in mineral resources. ...