Troubled mining industry now resurgent in Midwest

Eagle Mine advisors Dan Blondeau, left, and Andy Vaughn stand outside the mine's portal in Marquette, Mich. It's managers say the mine, a nickel and copper operation scheduled to begin production this fall, will pump $4 billion into Marquette County over its eight-year lifespan and employ about 300 while generating economic activity that will create 1,200 additional jobs.
John Flesher/AP
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