Minnesota is poised to become a global leader in supplying the copper, nickel and precious metals that are essential to our way of life. And with new technologies and a comprehensive environmental review and permitting process, we’ll set the standard for environmentally responsible mining, right here in Minnesota.
Duluth Complex
The Duluth Complex is one of the world’s largest copper, nickel, and precious metal deposits.
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Minnesota is home to one of the world’s largest deposits of copper, nickel and precious metals.
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Copper—a critical metal needed for hybrid cars and wind turbines—is essential for a green economy.
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There is only one active nickel mine in the U.S., yet our country consumes 202,000 tons of nickel annually.
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Mining will provide more than $2 billion for the Minnesota Permanent School Trust Fund.
Eurasia Review Todd Royal May 14, 2021 https://www.eurasiareview.com/14052021-will-the-us-mine-for-rare-earth-and-exotic-minerals-oped/ A conservative cost put the clean energy transition at $1.7 trillion needed for mining of copper, cobalt, lithium and other rare earth and exotic metals and minerals. This transition will supposedly fuel… Read More ›
Read More...Duluth News Tribune Mark Compton April 5, 2021 https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/6967191-National-View-Made-in-America-needs-to-also-mean-mined-in-America *Mark Compton is the Executive Director of the American Exploration and Mining Association From where does milk come? Regrettably, for too many, the answer is, “From the grocery store, of course!”… Read More ›
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