Gogebic Taconite closes Hurley office

HURLEY - The company looking to open an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin says it is closing its office in Hurley effective on Sunday.

The move casts doubt on the future of the project that sparked fierce debate and opposition from environmentalists and tribal members near the site.

Bill Williams, president of mining company Gogebic Taconite, released a statement Friday announcing the sudden move.

Full story: WJFW

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