The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved mining company GreenLight Wisconsin’s plans to drill up to 20 holes at 15 sites for copper and gold, Wisconsin Public Radio reports.
The drilling will happen at the Bend deposit in Taylor County near the city of Medford.
GreenLight must meet 25 conditions before it can begin drilling, like gaining stormwater permits.
The company must also receive federal approval from the U.S. Forest Service, an updated bond in the amount of $185,000 and give at least 48-hour notice prior to beginning work.
