Mining

A second test has shown even more promise for a major project in Minnesota. Now, up to ten more wells will be drilled to see how big the deposit really is.

From the historic gold rush of the 1800s to today’s panning adventures, Minnesota's gold story is full of surprises.

I grew up on the iron range, and you were called a traitor if you bought a Japanese car. Now a complete turnaround has a Japanese company owning U.S. Steel. What's this mean for our future?

There's a place that has been dubbed the Grand Canyon of Minnesota. They've just opened up a new scenic overlook for the season.

An accidental find in Minnesota could fuel a commodity rush never seen before. It has the potential to be one of the biggest finds ever in North America.

The U.S. Forest Service says it's downgrading an environmental review of a proposal to withdraw certain national forest land in Minnesota from minerals exploration for up to 20 years.

Legislation from two Minnesota congressmen which allows for expanded mining in northeastern Minnesota has caused broader environmental debate in the U.S. House and divided the state's congressional delegation.

A judge is considering a motion by federal agencies and an environmental group to dismiss a lawsuit by developers of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine who are seeking to regain their mineral rights leases.

Stories of Minnesota's mining disaster in 1924 are being memorialized in a new park dedicated to the miners.

The future of copper-nickel mining near a pristine Minnesota wilderness area will be up for discussion this week.