UMD Researchers Return From Mexico
A group of UMD researchers have returned after a grueling month of field work in Mexico and they are now reflecting on the experience.
Mining & Environmental News
DNR Restricts Signs at Public Meeting on PolyMet Permits
The Department of Natural Resources is restricting what kinds of signs people can bring to a forum in Aurora on the permitting process for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
Minnesota County Drops Resolution Against Mining near BWCA
A County Board in northeastern Minnesota has dropped a proposed resolution against copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk warned that they'd risk losing state money.
Essar Steel Overdue on Payment to State
Essar Steel Minnesota is overdue on a payment it promised to the state for failing to meet project deadlines on the Iron Range taconite plant its building.
Governor Dayton to visit Ely weeks after he shot down proposed Mine
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton plans to meet with officials on the Iron Range just weeks after he dealt a blow to a proposed copper-nickel-precious metals mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Duluth Project Selected as Finalist for Environmental Award
The Coffee Creek restoration project in Duluth has been selected as a finalist for an environmental award.
Gov. Dayton Signs Bill Extending Benefits to Iron Range Miners
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a long-awaited bill to extend unemployment benefits for thousands of laid-off miners on the Iron Range.
Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Unemployment Extension for Laid-Off Steelworkers
Minnesota's Legislature has voted to extend unemployment insurance for thousands of laid-off miners on the Iron Range.
Senate Hoping to Solve Standoff over Benefits for Laid-off Steelworkers
Minnesota's Senate is hoping to solve a standoff over extending unemployment benefits to Iron Range steelworkers.
Cliffs Expects to Reopen United Taconite sometime this Year
The head of Cliffs Natural Resources says he expects to resume production at United Taconite in Eveleth and Forbes sometime this year.
UMD celebrates World Water Day
University of Minnesota Duluth and Lake Superior College are celebrating World Water Week this week.
Dayton says he'd sign Miner Benefit Extension with Tax Cut
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he will sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range, even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
Minnesota House Committee OKs Extending Benefits to Laid-off Steelworkers
A state House committee has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, but would also give some money back to Minnesota's employers.
Cliffs to Restart Production at Northshore Mining in May
Cliffs Natural Resources announced Monday that it will restart iron ore production at Northshore Mining in Silver Bay.
Senate Passes Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits for Steelworkers
Minnesota's Senate has passed a bill extending unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, however it is not a done deal.
