VOLCANOES IN MICHIGAN
More than one billion years ago, volcanoes formed some of Michigan’s oldest rocks.
These rocks contain gold, silver, iron, copper, nickel and other metals.
Today’s miners are engineers who work with giant machines, high-tech equipment and computers. They mine nickel, copper and different metals that are needed to make smart phones and other technology.
These rocks contain gold, silver, iron, copper, nickel and other metals.
Today’s miners are engineers who work with giant machines, high-tech equipment and computers. They mine nickel, copper and different metals that are needed to make smart phones and other technology.
Mining Creates Jobs
Mining helps grow Michigan’s economy by creating jobs. Mining in Michigan is well-regulated and safe. The State of Michigan regulates mining activities to protect our environment and miners, and to grow our economy through responsible use of our natural resources.
