Cliffs announces Empire Mine investments to extend life until 2015
Source: Michigan Radio
Iron mines run by Cliffs have had their ups and downs in fortune, but for the most part have kept many working in the U.P. for well over a hundred years. The latest news is that one mine will continue for the next few years as well.
Excerpt: The company that runs an iron ore mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula plans to invest the $60 million to extend the life of the Empire Mine to 2015.
From a Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. press release: This project is expected to allow Empire to continue producing at a rate of approximately 3 million tons of iron ore annually through its remaining mine life.
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Source: Michigan Radio
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