Despite major losses, steelmakers remain optimistic for the year ahead
As operations restart and people go back to work, the steel industry is looking to recover after COVID-19 impacts.…
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Mine inspectors focus on keeping workers safe during COVID-19 pandemic
St. Louis County mine inspectors are adjusting their workflow to ensure workers stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.…
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Back to work: Hibbing Taconite to restart after months-long shutdown
Hibbing Taconite prepares to restart operations after a months-long shutdown.…
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Lawmaker crafts bill to extend unemployment benefits for Iron Range miners
As uncertainty in the steel industry looms, one local lawmaker is hoping to help those still laid off.…
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Federal agency to begin environmental review of Twin Metals project
A federal agency has announced its intent to begin the scoping process for an environmental impact statement regarding Twin Metals.…
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Cleveland-Cliffs to restart Ohio HBI construction, Michigan mine
CLEVELAND, OH — About two and a half months after announcing a temporary shutdown Cleveland-Cliffs shared some positive news regarding a major…
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Range business owners: “We’ll find a way to get by” as mines idle due to COVID-19
Local mining-related companies react and adjust as iron ore industry struggles during COVID-19.…
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More layoffs: Fourth Iron Range mine makes temporary cuts
Nearly 200 Minntac union members are laid off at U.S. Steel’s largest iron ore plant.…
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Chisholm teachers hold parade for students
Teachers in Chisholm organized a drive-thru parade for students on Wednesday afternoon.…
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USW, U.S. Steel hit a snag in layoff minimization negotiations
United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel hit a bump in the road during layoff minimization negotiations.…
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