Growing green jobs: Iron Range solar energy facility breaks ground on expansion
A solar energy manufacturing facility is expanding on the Iron Range.…
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Redhead Mountain Bike Park begins fundraising for trail expansion
A new fundraising campaign is underway for a…
From Ore to Steel: New exhibit highlights iron mining history
A museum in Chisholm has opened a new mining…
U.S. Steel gives $350K to new Iron Range gymnasium
The new gymnasium will bear the mining company’s…
Mesabi Metallics buys 3,200 acres in Itasca County
Mesabi Metallics announced Tuesday the company…
$60M investment: Minntac celebrates electric shovel rebuilds
An Iron Range mine is focusing on sustainability…
Cliffs offers vaccine incentive program to employees
A local mining company is offering an incentive…
Time is running out to comment on wild rice sulfate standards
The EPA is looking for public comment on wild…
New future for an old site: U.S. Steel Works to undergo major restoration
Dredging at the former U.S. Steel Works site is…
Mesabi Metallics celebrates mine plans despite leasing setbacks
Just weeks after the Minnesota Department of…
Mesabi Metallics plans event for supporters, teases project update
Mesabi Metallics plans to give a project update…
Federal judge delivers new blow to foes of Twin Metals mine
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden said Thursday…
DNR moves to terminate Mesabi Metallics’ mineral leases
In December 2020, the Minnesota DNR signed a…
Mesabi Metallics meets deadline, DNR to decide next steps
In this week’s Eye on Mining we’re getting an…
Supreme Court orders new hearing in PolyMet mine dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court has given a victory…
Part history, part mystery: The story of Vic Power and Hibbing’s past
Two creators are collaborating in the form of a…
EPA review faults permitting for proposed Minnesota mine
An internal Environmental Protection Agency…