Eye on Mining

State court rules in favor of PolyMet permit.

Tuesday was the first day of a hearing for PolyMet’s NorthMet mine.

President Joe Biden announced new regulations Monday meant to keep infrastructure money within the United States.

State agency to pause environmental review work on proposed copper and nickel mining project.

Minntac is investigating following a structural failure that led to a collapse at their Mountain Iron, Minnesota mine.

A judge has ruled in favor of the DNR and is requiring Mesabi Metallics to pay the state back.

A Minnesota appeals court has issued a mixed opinion in a complicated case involving a proposed copper-nickel mine.

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.

The Minnesota Appeals Court’s ruling Monday means that Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness’ lawsuit can continue.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) initially granted PolyMet its air quality permit three years ago.