A "no sulfide mining' sign is painted on a barn in Big Bay, Mich. , shown June 30, 2005. The debate over the mining project began several years ago as a mostly local squabble in Marquette County. Now it's reverberating across Michigan as the state Department of Environmental Quality approaches a final decision on whether to issue permits. AP Photo logo AP Photo 56 months ago

A "no sulfide mining' sign is painted on a barn in Big Bay, Mich. , shown June 30, 2005. The debate over the mining project began several years ago as a mostly local squabble in Marquette County. Now it's reverberating across Michigan as the state Department of Environmental Quality approaches a final decision on whether to issue permits.

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