Marathon County Leaders Hear Presentation From Green Light Metals on Exploratory Drilling

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 -- 10:17 AM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) -Marathon County leaders heard a presentation on Tuesday from Green Light Metals, the company looking to mine in the Town of Easton.

But they also heard from a group that's skeptical about the environmental impact the operation could have. Ron James speaking on behalf of the group, "We're hoping this will be an education for the County Board members and the Marathon County staff, so they ask the correct questions to show compliance for the strict codes that our state has for exploratory drilling."

James says he would welcome the chance to sit down with representatives of Green Light Metals, "It would be great to speak with them and see how they're going to comply with this, because this drilling is very, very risky."

James says the group is most concerned about the environmental impact the mine could have on the area, and if the company will follow the state's strict guidelines, "We want to make sure that the practices their going to use follow the state code for drilling and exploring."

Green Light gave a two hour presentation to the committee as the county has yet to make a decision on Green Light's application for exploratory drilling on the site.

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