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Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM CDT
|By Briggs LeSavage
The facilities first idled in May, laying off 410 of their 600 workers.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The proposal would “withdraw” about 352 square miles within the Rainy River watershed in the Superior National Forest
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
State court rules in favor of PolyMet permit.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
The US Army Corps of Engineers is looking for public comment on a PolyMet permit.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham and Larissa Milles
Tuesday was the first day of a hearing for PolyMet’s NorthMet mine.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
As the war in Ukraine continues, a steelworkers union is rallying to support fellow members.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court's order Tuesday is just the latest step in a long legal battle over the project.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
A partnership between an Iron Range school and local businesses is looking to prepare students for future careers.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
Twin Metals Minnesota officials take part in critical mineral hearings in Washington D.C.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
A nickel exploration project in Aitkin County is working to be a supplier for electric vehicle batteries across the U.S.
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Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Kristen Vake
Cleveland-Cliffs announced Monday it will indefinitely idle its number 4 blast furnace at the Indiana Harbor facility.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 3:34 PM CST
|By Kristen Vake
State agency to pause environmental review work on proposed copper and nickel mining project.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 9:12 PM CST
|By Kristen Vake
Congressman Pete Stauber hosted a roundtable discussion with lawmakers and mining experts.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Natalie Grant
Minntac is investigating following a structural failure that led to a collapse at their Mountain Iron, Minnesota mine.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Kristen Vake
A judge has ruled in favor of the DNR and is requiring Mesabi Metallics to pay the state back.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 12:26 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
The ongoing tug-of war over whether mining should be allowed near the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been resurrected with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Quinn Gorham
Steelworkers at Minntac and Keetac will not be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the time being.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 8:13 PM CST
|By Kristen Vake
Tesla makes deal with a proposed mining project in Aitkin County.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 6:50 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
The Minnesota Appeals Court’s ruling Monday means that Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness’ lawsuit can continue.
State agency supports PolyMet’s air quality permit, big step forward for proposed copper-nickel mine
Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 12:52 PM CST
|By Briggs LeSavage
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) initially granted PolyMet its air quality permit three years ago.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 11:47 AM CST
|By The Associated Press
The comment period runs through Dec. 8.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
Minntac complete electric shovel rebuild project.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 8:37 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
An expansion project is bringing new jobs to the Iron Range.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
USW union members get behind infrastructure bill
Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Kristen Vake
The Biden administration has dealt a serious blow to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Briggs LeSavage
The government ordered a study a week ago that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the wilderness.