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GreenLight’s Fast-Track Mining Push in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
GreenLight Metals is racing to unlock Wisconsin’s Bend deposit — a copper and gold-rich site estimated at 4.2 million tons — using a federal fast-track called FAST-41, designed to speed up permitting while keeping reviews transparent. Though the move signals progress in boosting domestic mineral production, environmental groups warn of water contamination and cultural site risks. The company’s drilling is underway, and while a federal advisor and timeline are in place, state approval remains a separate hurdle — with a prospecting permit expected by May. This episode captures the high-stakes…
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