Gogebic County issues support for Highland Copper

By P.J. GLISSON

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BESSEMER — Members of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted last week to approve a resolution of support for Highland Copper Company.

The resolution notes the company’s pending Copperwood project in Wakefield and Ironwood townships.

Mike Foley of Ironwood, who is the newly appointed project manager of the Copperwood site, was present during the meeting.

“Nice to have you on board,” said Commissioner Joseph Bonovetz.

“I look forward to pushing this past the finish line,” said Foley regarding the Copperwood Project, which he described as “a neces...