Within the state of Michigan, copper is found almost exclusively in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula, in an area known as the Copper Country.

Mar 26, 2024 · The state of Michigan has agreed to spend $50 million to support a plan for a new copper mine near the shore of Lake Superior — despite disagreements on whether the …

Sep 30, 2025 · The story of Michigan’s copper mines is not only about industry and geology but also about mystery. Long before the arrival of European settlers, ancient peoples dug into …

Yes, copper is still mined in Michigan today. While not at its historic peak, the region—especially the Upper Peninsula —supports a growing number of active copper mines and exploration …

Jan 17, 2025 · Michigan minerals, mines and museums in the Upper Peninsula have a long history. Here are a few that are often associated with native copper and iron deposits.

Dec 18, 2023 · For forty years (1847-1887), Michigan produced more copper than any state in the nation. One of the nation’s biggest copper enterprises was the Calumet and Hecla (C&H) …

May 7, 2025 · The copper was used to fashion bracelets, beads, tools, fishhooks, and other items for trade. Objects made of Keweenaw copper have been found in archeological sites across …

Michigan copper has been found all along the Mississippi, at Poverty Point in Louisana where vast smelting works operated, and all along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Mar 4, 2025 · The OCC is an Archaic period cultural phenomenon centered on the Upper Great Lakes region of North America and characterized by the creation and use of a wide variety of …

Within the state of Michigan, copper is found almost exclusively in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula, in an area known as the Copper Country.