April 16 public meetings regarding metallic mineral lease application

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DNR to hold April 16 public meetings regarding Aquila Resources USA, Inc. direct lease application

Approximately 406.67 acres of metallic mineral lease rights in Menominee County have been requested by Aquila Resources USA, Inc.

Detailed information regarding the lease request can be found on the DNR metallic minerals webpage.

Informational virtual meetings

Informational public meetings will be held from 10-11 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 16, with an opportunity for public comment.

The meetings will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available at Michigan.gov/Minerals.

Virtual meetings and registration link:

Interested parties may join the meetings by going to: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/fcfb3dac-6bdc-4d0b-b2e4-fc9eab57adb0@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1. Registration is required to provide public comment during the meetings. 

Anyone wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meetings will be allowed two minutes to speak.

Phone-in option:

If you do not wish to register or do not have internet access, please use the phone option by dialing 1-248-509-0316 and using access code 333-828-371#.

Written questions

A multiagency panel will respond to written questions from the public regarding the lease application during these meetings.

Questions may be submitted to:

  • DNR, Minerals Management Section
    P.O. Box 30452
    Lansing, MI 48909
  • Or via email to DNR-LeaseManagement@michigan.gov. Subject line should read: Aquila Resources USA, Inc.

Written questions received by April 5 will be addressed during the meeting; questions received after April 5 will be answered via email.