Mining Company Searches for Elements in TamarackMining Company Searches for Elements in TamarackAs copper-nickel mining moves slowly forward on the Iron Range, a smaller but potentially lucrative project is also advancing west of Duluth. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
DNR Won’t Extend Comment Period on PolyMet ReviewDNR Won’t Extend Comment Period on PolyMet ReviewRegulators say they won't extend the 90-day comment period for the environmental review for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine beyond March 13.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Environmental Concerns Slow Highway Safety UpgradeEnvironmental Concerns Slow Highway Safety UpgradeA long-awaited safety project for Highway 169 in northeastern Minnesota has been slowed by environmental concerns - the same type of concerns dogging proposed copper-nickel mines in the region.The Associated PressThe Associated Press