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11/16/2012
Guest Commentary: Coalition for Strategic Metals Mining Forms
11/15/2012
Melander, Olson: Metals mining in Minnesota means a hundred years of jobs and revenue
07/04/2012
LETTER: Just about everyone supports mining
06/23/2012
Sorry, wrong numbers
04/28/2012
IDEA Drilling President Says Leasing Must Go Forward Soon
04/24/2012
PolyMet Update
04/23/2012
China growth good news for metals industry, Iron Range
04/21/2012
No reason to delay mineral lease decision
04/14/2012
EDITORIAL: We need strong advocacy for our resource-based economic future
03/28/2012
Another attack by preservationists on area economy
03/24/2012
Copper mining better, needed
03/22/2012
Duluth sets Bechtel parameters for 100 year copper-nickel-pgm mine PFS
03/21/2012
Twin Metals boosts investment on Range
03/17/2012
Good to see meetings on nonferrous mining with all stakeholders
03/17/2012
Some Mining Opponents Simply Don't Want to Disturb Nature
03/15/2012
Landowners Won’t Get Help Fighting Mining Leases from Minnesota Legislature
03/13/2012
PolyMet Timeline OK with Agencies
03/13/2012
Minnesotans Encouraged to Hug a Ranger
03/12/2012
Cravaack: PolyMet Review to be Released in Oct.
03/12/2012
PolyMet Roundtable Update from Cravaack
03/12/2012
Jobs Abound in Energy Industry’s New Boom Time
03/10/2012
Editorial: Consistency in Their Hypocrisy
03/10/2012
Opinion: Misuse of Information Harms Mining Industry
03/09/2012
St. Louis County Wants You to "Hug a Ranger"
03/03/2012
Maybe We Just Don’t Understand
03/01/2012
Rangers Join Local Lawmakers to Tout Safe, Responsible Mining Projects
03/01/2012
Minn. Chamber of Commerce to Argue Against Wild Rice Sulfate Standard
02/29/2012
PolyMet gains property for wetlands mitigation
02/29/2012
Copper Is Needed and We Should Mine It Here
02/29/2012
Mining Support in St. Paul
02/29/2012
Mining Program Could Come Back to U
02/28/2012
More permit streamlining in works
02/14/2012
Polymet Takes Issue with Star Tribune Story
02/11/2012
Get the PolyMet mine open
02/07/2012
Twin Metals award
02/06/2012
Cardero reports deposits worthy of extraction
02/04/2012
Twin Metals Continues Winter Drilling
02/01/2012
Minnesota’s review, permitting process still isn’t competitive
01/28/2012
A Balanced Economy Best for the Area
01/26/2012
Congressman's view: Environmentally sound mining vital to Minnesota’s economy
01/26/2012
Landwehr Confirmation as DNR Commissioner Advances
01/24/2012
Duluth Metals Announces Latest Drilling at the Twin Metals Project
01/24/2012
Growth of Solar Energy Boosts Iron Range
01/14/2012
Rukavina Lambasts Minnesota Tourism
12/31/2011
Progress, minor setbacks mark nonferrous industry’s path
12/26/2011
Morse Town Hall Overflows for County Mining Resolution Debate
12/21/2011
St. Louis County Board votes to support copper mining
12/21/2011
Labor Group Cuts Ties with Occupy Duluth
12/21/2011
Reader's view: PolyMet workers will feed future protesters
12/21/2011
Editorial: Good vote by County Board
12/20/2011
St. Louis County Board Supports Non-Ferrous Mining
12/20/2011
County Board Backs Nonferrous
12/20/2011
St. Louis Co. Board Votes in Support of New Mining Ventures
12/14/2011
EDITORIAL: County Board should be on record backing nonferrous mining in region
12/07/2011
PolyMet Talk, Picket a Model of Democracy
12/05/2011
[CBS News Video] Mining industry: Where the jobs are
11/29/2011
Responsible Metal Mining Will Create Jobs
11/26/2011
CEO Without Pretense
11/25/2011
Ingebrigtsen Blames Environmentalists
11/17/2011
Twin Metals Donates to Local Food Shelf
11/16/2011
Dayton Orders Review of Environmental Permitting
11/08/2011
Legislative Group Tours Manganese Mine
11/06/2011
State, Feds Near Deal for Minnesota Land Trapped in Boundary Waters
11/05/2011
Commentary Gave Short Shrift to Company’s Safety Record
11/01/2011
We Have Great Mining and Environmental Science; Now Let’s Use It More Efficiently
10/29/2011
On Mining Precious Metals: Northlanders Know It’s About the Jobs
10/26/2011
Twin Metals Welcomes Thoughtful Mining Discussion
10/23/2011
Readers Write: Marriage Amendment, Mineral Rights, Breast Cancer, Political Action, Political Rhetoric
10/22/2011
Some Surprises on State Mineral Lease Issue, Education Needed
10/20/2011
Iron Range board may reconsider taconite subsidy
10/19/2011
Transportation Poised to Grow
10/17/2011
Next big thing looms in Minnesota's Iron Range
10/17/2011
Senator Says Environmentalists Are Behind Mining Delays
10/15/2011
Editorial: Blame fear for delay in mineral leases
10/14/2011
Delay of Mining Leases Prompts Complaints from Iron Rangers, Republicans
10/14/2011
Despite Six-Month Hiatus, Property Owners Are Likely to Lose Their Battle
10/13/2011
Cravaack hosts meeting on Polymet
10/08/2011
PolyMet Environmental Review on Track
10/07/2011
Wild rice poses another obstacle to mine proposal
10/06/2011
GUEST COLUMN: It’s time to let the dirt fly
10/06/2011
Minn. leaders delay decision on mineral leases
10/06/2011
State delays leases for non-ferrous mining on private land
10/06/2011
State Delays Sale of Mineral Leases For Non-Ferrous Mining
10/05/2011
Minnesota officials postpone leases for copper-nickel prospecting
10/05/2011
Officials delay decision on mineral rights leases
10/05/2011
Iron Range may get new taconite plant
10/03/2011
$1.9 Million Spurs Job Creation for Northeastern Mining Cluster
10/03/2011
Permitting reform moves forward -- Are new measures enough?
09/30/2011
MN Mining Cluster Gets Million Dollar Grant
09/30/2011
Minnesota's mining boom: New riches or new threat?
09/19/2011
PolyMet anticipates January completion for SDEIS
09/15/2011
MINING SUBCABINET SET UP
09/15/2011
Dayton to hire Minnesota mining coordinator
09/02/2011
Mineral leases have long history in Minnesota
09/01/2011
DNR delays mine exploration leases again
08/30/2011
Researchers take water samples for wild rice study
08/30/2011
Town meeting all about mining
08/13/2011
OUR VIEWS: Mr. President, jobs are waiting for a go-ahead on the Range; come and tout nonferrous mining
08/13/2011
GREAT IDEA! -- Strong Job Growth for Company Doing Nonferrous Drilling on East Range
08/09/2011
ELY OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS
08/05/2011
Twin Metals Minnesota opens Operational Headquarters building in Ely Business Park
08/03/2011
Twin Metals Milestones
06/27/2011
Cooperation Improving on PolyMet
05/12/2011
Judge Allows Challenge to Minnesota Wild Rice Protections
05/11/2011
Royalties from School Trust Lands Help Every School and All Taxpayers
05/09/2011
Antofagasta Donates $25,000 to NRRI Program
05/09/2011
PolyMet Cuts Costs, Revamps Financial Reporting System
05/09/2011
Vermilion Community College
05/02/2011
Streamlined Permitting Draws Mixed Reviews
04/29/2011
DNR Minerals Auction Shows Nonferrous Interest
04/24/2011
Your land on Iron Range may be gold mine — for others
04/24/2011
Your Land on Iron Range May Be Gold Mine — for Others
04/23/2011
Ely Economy Rolls On
04/22/2011
Reader's view: Mining story should have verified wild rice claims
04/22/2011
Mining Story Should Have Verified Wild Rice Claims
04/19/2011
EDITORIAL: PolyMet loan issue didn’t need a lawsuit
04/15/2011
PolyMet hopes changes to proposed mine passes muster
04/15/2011
PolyMet Updates Status of Environmental Review
04/14/2011
IRRRB to repeat vote on PolyMet loan
04/13/2011
Five firms want to hunt for copper, nickel near BWCA
04/13/2011
VIDEO: IRRRB Says Minnesota Mining Headed for Boom
04/12/2011
VIDEO: Public Learning More about Prospecting in Superior National Forest
04/08/2011
Feds seek comments on hard-rock mining plans in Superior Natl. Forest
04/07/2011
VIDEO: Public Input Wanted On Forest Service EIS
03/30/2011
Real World Economics / Farming, Mining Still Pay — Just Not as Many
03/30/2011
The Duluth/Arrowhead Economy - In a State of Flux
03/23/2011
Our view: Sound sulfate science a must in mining debate
03/22/2011
Sulfate standard rolled back more in House environment bill
03/17/2011
Our view: Cooperation can assure PolyMet gets done right
03/17/2011
A Lawmaker's Response: Proper science will resolve mine issues
03/16/2011
DNR Under Fire for Management of Trust Fund for Minn. Schools
03/13/2011
Lawmaker tapped to lead Iron Range delegation - Rep. Tom Anzelc says lawmakers must stick together to serve region.
03/10/2011
Twin Metals-Franconia Deal Nets Return on IRRRB, State Investments
03/10/2011
PolyMet Expands Board of Directors
03/08/2011
'Permitting at the speed of commerce'
03/07/2011
Duluth Metals/Franconia Arrangement Approved
03/07/2011
Mining's potential payday -- for schools - An 1858 federal land grant put thousands of acres of ore-rich land in state control.
03/06/2011
Editorial: Permitting process bill is balanced
03/05/2011
Editorial: Permit bill is a win for state businesses- But auditor offers blueprint for deeper reforms in the future.
03/05/2011
Sulfate levels, cleanup fund may be mining roadblocks
03/05/2011
EPA could trump state law- In jeopardy: Mining and wastewater discharge permits
03/05/2011
Great Job Governor, Lawmakers on Permit Reform Law
03/04/2011
Rep. Cravaack holds roundtable on PolyMet mining project
03/04/2011
Dayton signs on to big shift in environmental oversight- Dayton signed a bill letting businesses drive the assessment of a project's environmental toll.
03/03/2011
Merger boosts mine project near BWCA- The sale of Franconia Minerals Corp. to Duluth Metals combines the firms' Minnesota copper, nickel and precious metals holdings.
03/02/2011
Report: Minnesota permitting process slow, duplicative
02/28/2011
House passes permitting bill on eve of report
02/28/2011
House Approves Faster Environmental Permitting for Minn. Businesses, Sends to Dayton
02/23/2011
News Release: Twin Metals Minnesota Names Two Vice Presidents
02/16/2011
Twin Metals Minnesota Launches Website
02/15/2011
MPCA head: Agency will make progress despite 11 pct. cut
02/13/2011
Duluth Metals Reports Encouraging Findings
02/13/2011
Pushing for Polymet - Range lawmakers suggest project coordinator position
02/12/2011
Lawmakers appreciate attendees at hearing on Range
02/04/2011
Polymet Drops Copper Metal Production Plan
02/04/2011
Copper Prices Make Range Deposit Look Good
02/03/2011
PolyMet revises proposed project to ease concerns, reduce costs
02/02/2011
Nonferrous Mining Reaches Critical Regulatory Juncture
02/01/2011
Record prices boost Minn.'s copper-nickel projects
01/31/2011
Cardero Receives Final Results from 2010 Titac Resource Definition Drilling Program
01/30/2011
U.S. control of 'rare earth' minerals slipping
01/29/2011
Environmental Permit Process Hearing Draws Crowd on the Range
01/29/2011
The Non-Debate Spins On
01/28/2011
Mining Mattered
01/26/2011
Former Minnesota Pollution Control Agency head now at PolyMet
01/24/2011
Executive order on permitting issued
01/24/2011
Permitting process changes
01/23/2011
Legislative committees to discuss permitting on Range
01/22/2011
Opinion: Skraba meeting with DNR Commissioner: A sign the Range is not forgotten in St. Paul
01/21/2011
Lawsuit’s impact could be far-reaching
01/20/2011
Bill to Streamline Permitting
01/19/2011
Elected officials need to be visible and vocal for nonferrous mining
01/18/2011
PolyMet Closes on First Tranche of Glencore Investment
01/13/2011
Rep. Cravaack meets with officials on mining issues
01/09/2011
New DNR leader brings natural resources experience
01/09/2011
Dennis Anderson: Meet the DNR boss, Tom Landwehr
01/08/2011
Not an auspicious beginning for the economic salvation and job creation promised by Dayton
01/07/2011
Lory Fedo, John Grahek: Minnesota is prepared for mining
01/06/2011
Dayton's choice of Minnesota DNR commissioner is praised
01/06/2011
Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR
01/05/2011
A ban on copper mining here will increase pollution elsewhere
12/28/2010
DNR, MPCA choices will say a lot about Gov.-elect Dayton's 'jobs, jobs, jobs' campaign pledge
12/26/2010
Steve Morse: Minnesotans back mining -- if it's safe
12/21/2010
Range copper firms atop 'mega-deposit' to merge - Duluth Metals Ltd. would expand its already vast reserves of copper, nickel and precious metal ores near the BWCA
12/21/2010
WCCO AM - Interview with Frank Ongaro of Mining Minnesota
12/20/2010
News Release: Duluth Metals and Franconia Minerals Enter into Arrangement Agreement; Consolidates Position in the Duluth Complex, Minnesota
12/20/2010
Twin Metals MN Statement on Duluth Metals-Franconia Minerals Announcement - Potential acquisition is good news for Minnesota jobs, economy and environment
12/18/2010
Twin Metals Building in Ely Now Underway
12/16/2010
State agency likely to lend $4M for mine on Iron Range
12/15/2010
PolyMet wants IRRB loan for land
12/15/2010
Minerals that power digital devices also pay for war - New U.S. regulations aim to keep "conflict minerals" out of consumer products
12/14/2010
Duluth Metals expands staff, Duluth office
12/13/2010
Cravaack vows to make mining top priority, fight for seat in 2012
12/04/2010
Letter: We need jobs mining provides
12/03/2010
Cravaack Wants Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
12/01/2010
PolyMet CEO: Latest delay may aid project
11/30/2010
Buncha’ Darn Ingrates
11/29/2010
Cravaack focuses on PolyMet
11/25/2010
Kent Kaiser: Minnesota and mining are a good mix
11/16/2010
Editorial: Next governor faces key tests on mining
11/15/2010
PolyMet gets cash from Swiss firm as it works to open Hoyt Lakes mine
11/01/2010
Tom Emmer: Reform needed to spur business growth in Minnesota
10/15/2010
Feds say another year for new PolyMet review
10/15/2010
Public Comments on Polymet Project
10/09/2010
Scare tactics won't help Friends
10/09/2010
New building in store for Twin Metals
09/14/2010
Duluth Metals, PolyMet, Western Copper May Lure Suitors, CIBC Analyst Says
08/30/2010
Editorial: A needed and clear sign for nonferrous
08/27/2010
PolyMet: Oberstar Visits
08/03/2010
Officials tout benefits of mine near Ely
08/03/2010
Pawlenty ‘excited’ about mine proposal
08/03/2010
Deal could bring Iron Range 600 new mining jobs
07/30/2010
New law helped pave way for Michigan nonferrous project
07/24/2010
Copper mine near BWCA gets financing
07/21/2010
Duluth Metals Signs Definitive Participation Agreement With Antofagasta Plc On Nokomis Project
07/21/2010
Nokomis project gets $130 million infusion
07/20/2010
PolyMet Waits For The O.K.
07/19/2010
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company Signs Construction
07/10/2010
Clash of the Titans: Mining/Environment
07/10/2010
We all have one more chance on making PolyMet project right
06/23/2010
What Values are Most Valuable?
06/20/2010
Another impact study might be in future of PolyMet project
06/20/2010
Estimated $1 trillion in the ground, but mining critics are concerned about BWCAW
06/19/2010
Way to go Michigan on Copper/Nickel Mining Project
06/16/2010
Rio Tinto Allocates $469mn to Build First New U.S. Primary Nickel Mine
06/16/2010
Terra Progredimur – From the Earth We Prosper
04/14/2010
Mining's resiliency
04/06/2010
Understanding PolyMet's Proposed Copper Mine
04/03/2010
Bois Forte on PolyMet: Do right thing right way
04/02/2010
Parting thoughts and shots
03/25/2010
Non-ferrous mining in Minnesota is good for global environment
03/23/2010
Geologist eyeballs 1 million feet of rock
03/19/2010
PolyMet officials seek to reassure investors
03/16/2010
The world needs the metals of northeastern Minnesota
03/11/2010
Senator pulls mining bill
03/10/2010
PolyMet bill pulled after three hearings
03/10/2010
Mining industry's view: Benefits are enormous, risks addressed
03/10/2010
Our view: State’s mining rules enough, but let conversation continue
03/09/2010
Melander, Olson: Minnesota's mining standards are strict enough. Let's get on with it
03/05/2010
Guest column: Polymet Mine would bring jobs
03/04/2010
PolyMet answers EPA report with its own points
03/03/2010
PolyMet Supporters Called To Action To Oppose Bill
03/02/2010
Frank Ongaro: On PolyMet, EPA is behind the curve
03/01/2010
Mine supporters fear bill's impact
02/27/2010
Have one of three PolyMet hearings up on the Range
02/25/2010
Our view: PolyMet review: Working as intended
02/21/2010
Nonferrous hearings in March
02/20/2010
Kennecott continues its mining exploration Mixed results in Aitkin
02/19/2010
Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Tougher Environmental Standards For Mines Tools
02/15/2010
Chilean firm signs on with Nokomis mining project south of Ely
02/14/2010
Editorial: Don't let new law slow PolyMet
02/08/2010
Permits Drag on U.S. Mining Projects
02/08/2010
Our view: Critics can help assure PolyMet gets done right
02/06/2010
Franken Talks Job Creation in Duluth
02/04/2010
Proposed copper-nickel mine draws 'extraordinary' interest
01/26/2010
Reader's view: Years of testing supports PolyMet project
01/25/2010
Kent Kaiser: 'Up north' isn't there just for your pleasure
01/22/2010
Franconia signs land agreement for Maturi property
01/18/2010
Franconia Signs Land Agreement for Maturi Copper-Nickel-Platinum Group Metals Property, Minnesota
01/18/2010
Reader's view: PolyMet project will not destroy the BWCAW
01/16/2010
Reader's view: PolyMet not in the same watershed as BWCAW
01/15/2010
Reader's view: Public process ensures sound mining practices
01/15/2010
HEDA adopts resolution supporting PolyMet
01/15/2010
Antofagasta will pour up to $227 million into Duluth Metals copper-nickel project south of Ely
01/14/2010
DNR reports good turnout for mining lease sale
01/14/2010
Mining deal will bring more jobs, environmental concerns to N. Minn.
01/14/2010
Duluth Metals partners with company from Chile
01/14/2010
Copper mining bill’s prospects for hearing in 2010 session are uncertain: Rep. Eken
01/12/2010
Reader's view: Every Minnesotan should support PolyMet
01/01/2010
State offers leases for metallic minerals exploration
12/31/2009
Reader's view: Mining supports thousands in northern Minnesota
12/20/2009
Editorial: Minnesota can embrace PolyMet and copper mining
12/20/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet mine will lead renewal on the Range
12/20/2009
Reader's view: Pollution fears misplaced for PolyMet project
12/20/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet would meet demand responsibly
12/14/2009
'Enough,' indeed: There's no one female view on mining and the environment
12/13/2009
Public Comments on PolyMet's EIS
12/12/2009
Hundreds turn out for meeting on PolyMet EIS
12/11/2009
Region’s lawmakers support PolyMet mine
12/10/2009
Jobs dominate NE Minn. mining debate
12/10/2009
Surge of Support at PolyMet Meeting in Blaine
12/10/2009
In first public meeting, jobs dominate mining debate
12/10/2009
PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite cold
12/09/2009
Minnesota AFL-CIO sends letter to DNR supporting PolyMet draft EIS and jobs
12/09/2009
Minnesota Building Trades Council Announces Support for PolyMet Project in Northeastern Minnesota
12/09/2009
Sen. Al Franken on record fully supporting PolyMet project, cites company's due diligence; AFL-CIO, State Building Trades Council, State Chamber all back venture
12/09/2009
A thousand attend PolyMet public meeting with no public comments
12/09/2009
Environmental groups, labor unions sound off on PolyMet copper mine proposal
12/09/2009
Iron Rangers are kept quiet at meeting on PolyMet project
12/09/2009
Unions urge support for PolyMet mining project
12/08/2009
Polymet public hearing to be Dec. 9 in Aurora
12/08/2009
You can't talk at DNR's forums on mining project
12/06/2009
PolyMet mine splits Iron Range
12/05/2009
Minnesota commissioners back PolyMet project
12/05/2009
State lawmakers write letter of support for PolyMet
12/05/2009
Congressman Oberstar says his support for PolyMet has been from outset
12/05/2009
Elected officials strongly back PolyMet
12/05/2009
Lunchbox Brigade needed to attend PolyMet hearing
12/04/2009
... should be thinking globally and acting locally
12/02/2009
Enough!
11/30/2009
Copper mining showdown looms
11/30/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet mine would benefit region’s economy
11/28/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet impact statement addresses runoff
11/28/2009
Let common sense and professionalism prevail
11/24/2009
POLYMET CLOSES FINANCING - PROJECT UPDATE
11/15/2009
Editorial: Anti-nonferrous forces out
11/12/2009
Birch Lake Update
11/07/2009
Give PolyMet a Chance
11/07/2009
Comment on EIS: PolyMet project critical for jobs for Range
11/03/2009
One Step Closer To MN's First Copper-Nickel Mine
10/30/2009
Duluth Metals Confirms 12 Million Indicated Ounces And 6 Million Inferred Ounces Of Contained Palladium, Platinum And Gold
10/29/2009
Another step forward for state's first copper mine
10/29/2009
Proposed Iron Range mine offers threat, promise
10/29/2009
Iron Range copper mine project inches ahead
10/28/2009
PolyMet environmental impact statement made public
10/26/2009
Duluth Metals Expands Nokomis Resource to 550 Million Indicated Tonnes and 274 Million Inferred Tonnes
10/23/2009
PolyMet takes next steps for controversial mine
10/23/2009
PolyMet EIS release a major step forward for company
10/19/2009
Doubt remains about PolyMet environmental impact study
10/09/2009
PolyMet EIS release likely to intensify mining debate
10/02/2009
State, Federal agencies announce release date for PolyMet Mining draft environmental impact statement
10/02/2009
Officials releasing environmental review of PolyMet
09/23/2009
Experts say Iron Range is in economic recovery
08/27/2009
PolyMet Makes Financing Move
08/20/2009
PolyMet's open house near Hoyt Lakes packed with interest
06/21/2009
Want to mine the Superior National Forest? Get in line
06/21/2009
PolyMet leads the pack with copper-nickel mine proposal
06/12/2009
PolyMet, environmental group debate mine site’s natural value
06/05/2009
New mining opportunities in northern Minn. pose environmental concerns
06/02/2009
Not in my backyard (NIMBY)
05/16/2009
Crow Wing County community considers proposed manganese mine
05/13/2009
Sulfide mining could boost Minnesota iron range, but proposal triggers fears of environmental damage
05/12/2009
Copper-Nickel Exploration Slowing But Hopeful
05/05/2009
Mining's economic impact could triple by 2013
05/01/2009
Life on the Iron Range of Minnesota
04/29/2009
Precious metals exploration stung by economic slump
04/22/2009
Duluth Metals acquires new mineral rights in St. Louis, Lake counties
04/22/2009
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council United in Opposition to Anti-Mining Bill
04/21/2009
Minnesota rich in valuable minerals - and potential pollution
04/21/2009
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council United in Opposition to Anti-Mining Bill
04/18/2009
Mining presence has and will be here
04/16/2009
Board approves mineral exploration in Automba, Kalevala townships
04/15/2009
New study concludes mining is biggest contributor to region’s economy
04/15/2009
Mining still supports region's economy, UMD study says
04/15/2009
Study: Iron mining 34 percent of northeast Minn. economy
04/15/2009
UMD study: Mining top sector in economy
04/07/2009
Reader's view: Mining legislation would not protect environment
04/02/2009
Reader's view: Mining companies care about the environment
03/30/2009
Reader's view: Study shows PolyMet can safely mine copper
03/29/2009
Reader's view: Safeguards in place already for non-ferrous mining
03/29/2009
SOME ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS IGNORING FACTS
03/28/2009
Non-ferrous assurances in state rules
03/28/2009
Reader's view: Mining can coexist with the environment
03/22/2009
Reader's view: It's the newspaper's job to educate readers on PolyMet
03/19/2009
Reader's View: Laws already in place to protect environment from copper mining
03/18/2009
Pawlenty: Mining project should move forward
03/17/2009
Mayor's view: Mining legislation would strangle needed Iron Range development
03/17/2009
Pawlenty defends approach to his budget
03/17/2009
Pawlenty says no extra environmental rules needed at PolyMet
03/17/2009
Governor shows support for responsible non-ferrous mining on Range
03/15/2009
Governor, Range lawmakers meet socially: Pawlenty voices continued support for non-ferrous mining projects
03/14/2009
Legislation bad for all mining; We need lasting, high-paying jobs
03/11/2009
If You Hate Jobs, Don't Read This
03/07/2009
EADA backs mining projects
03/01/2009
Our view: Bill threatens Iron Range mining project
03/01/2009
Reader's view: Further restrictions on mining will cost vital jobs
02/23/2009
Copper controversy
02/21/2009
Bill would create extra hurdles for new mining operations
02/21/2009
Anti-mining bill should get no legislative traction
02/21/2009
Middle ground on non-ferrous mining?
02/20/2009
Sen. Tomassoni blasts legislation targeting mining
02/20/2009
Minn. lawmakers look at new mining restrictions
02/18/2009
Anti-non-ferrous mining bill ready
02/18/2009
MiningMinnesota Statement in Response to Friends of the BWCA Legislation
02/16/2009
Non-ferrous mining draws lobbyists
02/07/2009
Mining still viable
12/23/2008
PolyMet environmental review draft complete
12/07/2008
Deficit may affect mining issue
11/23/2008
Virginia backing PolyMet project important; other cities must act
11/17/2008
Pawlenty should move Polymet project ahead
11/16/2008
Non-ferrous mining projects targeted
11/06/2008
Time for state to let Polymet facility proceed
11/01/2008
PolyMet agreement helps with financing
10/31/2008
Stock market declines hurt school land trust fund
09/27/2008
No more EIS delays by state
09/25/2008
Why did 'SNL' mention a non-ferrous mining skit?
09/24/2008
PolyMet draft EIS delayed a month
09/10/2008
Mine proposal is good for workers, good for Superior Forest
09/06/2008
PolyMet's new partner shows faith in project
09/04/2008
PolyMet gets investor for copper, precious metals operation
08/30/2008
Mayors back mining ventures
08/30/2008
Commodity prices dip, but still strong
08/27/2008
Duluth Metals plans new processing project
08/23/2008
It's past time for state to move on the PolyMet project
08/18/2008
PolyMet: Ready, set but no go yet
08/18/2008
Mining project by the numbers
08/16/2008
Public support strong for PolyMet; now let's make sure it is maintained
08/12/2008
Minnesota DNR Updates PolyMet EIS Progress
08/09/2008
Franconia eyes first mine first
07/20/2008
Rich mineral formation on Iron Range is luring developers
07/14/2008
Rich returns possible in copper-nickel deposits
07/08/2008
PolyMet, USFS land deal makes lots of sense
06/28/2008
Federal land sale just makes sense
06/24/2008
Letter writer misrepresented my Polymet legislation
06/06/2008
Study: Duluth Metals has more ore resources
05/20/2008
PolyMet Updates Capital and Operating Costs
05/07/2008
St. Louis County approves Minnesota grant for Birch Lake copper development
05/06/2008
Mining is essential and environmentally responsible
03/22/2008
Foreign investors good for the Range
03/08/2008
Let's get the PolyMet draft EIS released
03/03/2008
A renaissance on the Iron Range
02/29/2008
Next generation of mining: Creating jobs in a responsible way
02/29/2008
Mining, ag economic bright spots
02/19/2008
Duluth Metals options key infrastructure land parcel
02/16/2008
Mining's future in area is bright
02/15/2008
Deposits are found, mines are made
01/31/2008
'Tremendous potential' for non-ferrous
01/22/2008
Duluth Metals scoping study urges doing next step
01/16/2008
Local view: Responsible mining is good for Northland
01/15/2008
Testing finds Birch Lake water quality OK after drilling
01/12/2008
Area needs stronger words of support for mining projects from Sen. Klobuchar
12/14/2007
DEQ Announces Decision on Kennecott Mine
12/12/2007
Iron Range metals deposit could be one of world's largest
11/09/2007
Editorial: A new day is dawning on the Iron Range
10/13/2007
Contrary to MCEA report, mining does matter to the Range
10/06/2007
New-era mining: 'We are not the old guard. We are the vanguard.'
09/21/2007
Legal notice of opportunity to comment on the Kawishiwi Mineral Exploration EA (36 CFR § 215)
08/21/2007
Global copper and nickel demand spurs exploration on the Range
07/28/2007
Franconia's Birch Lake project could lead to underground mines, 550 jobs
07/07/2007
New mining considered, questioned
07/06/2007
Metals deposit near Ely shows promise
07/06/2007
Estimate indicates metals deposit near Ely shows promise
07/03/2007
Lehmann: Franconia project on track
05/21/2007
Ely area looking good for metals
05/17/2007
PolyMet considers shipping bulk ore
04/09/2007
Minnesotans have a chance to think globally, mine locally
03/22/2007
Flambeau Says It Has Restored Ladysmith
02/28/2007
21st Century Minerals Fund bill laid over
02/26/2007
2 important questions: 1 for Green, 1 for Blue of alliance
02/08/2007
Polymet project draws friends and foes
01/27/2007
Mines would be safe for environment
01/25/2007
PolyMet Environmental Safeguards
12/19/2006
Minnesota Exploration Association Announces MiningMinnesota Initiative; Names Frank Ongaro Executive Director
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