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03/11/2010
Senator pulls mining bill
03/10/2010
PolyMet bill pulled after three hearings
03/10/2010
Mining industry's view: Benefits are enormous, risks addressed
03/10/2010
Our view: State’s mining rules enough, but let conversation continue
03/09/2010
Melander, Olson: Minnesota's mining standards are strict enough. Let's get on with it
03/04/2010
PolyMet answers EPA report with its own points
03/03/2010
PolyMet Supporters Called To Action To Oppose Bill
03/02/2010
Frank Ongaro: On PolyMet, EPA is behind the curve
03/01/2010
Mine supporters fear bill's impact
02/27/2010
Have one of three PolyMet hearings up on the Range
02/25/2010
Our view: PolyMet review: Working as intended
02/21/2010
Nonferrous hearings in March
02/20/2010
Kennecott continues its mining exploration Mixed results in Aitkin
02/19/2010
Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Tougher Environmental Standards For Mines Tools
02/15/2010
Chilean firm signs on with Nokomis mining project south of Ely
02/14/2010
Editorial: Don't let new law slow PolyMet
02/08/2010
Permits Drag on U.S. Mining Projects
02/08/2010
Our view: Critics can help assure PolyMet gets done right
02/06/2010
Franken Talks Job Creation in Duluth
02/04/2010
Proposed copper-nickel mine draws 'extraordinary' interest
01/26/2010
Reader's view: Years of testing supports PolyMet project
01/25/2010
Kent Kaiser: 'Up north' isn't there just for your pleasure
01/22/2010
Franconia signs land agreement for Maturi property
01/18/2010
Franconia Signs Land Agreement for Maturi Copper-Nickel-Platinum Group Metals Property, Minnesota
01/18/2010
Reader's view: PolyMet project will not destroy the BWCAW
01/16/2010
Reader's view: PolyMet not in the same watershed as BWCAW
01/15/2010
Reader's view: Public process ensures sound mining practices
01/15/2010
HEDA adopts resolution supporting PolyMet
01/15/2010
Antofagasta will pour up to $227 million into Duluth Metals copper-nickel project south of Ely
01/14/2010
DNR reports good turnout for mining lease sale
01/14/2010
Mining deal will bring more jobs, environmental concerns to N. Minn.
01/14/2010
Duluth Metals partners with company from Chile
01/14/2010
Copper mining bill’s prospects for hearing in 2010 session are uncertain: Rep. Eken
01/12/2010
Reader's view: Every Minnesotan should support PolyMet
01/01/2010
State offers leases for metallic minerals exploration
12/31/2009
Reader's view: Mining supports thousands in northern Minnesota
12/20/2009
Editorial: Minnesota can embrace PolyMet and copper mining
12/20/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet mine will lead renewal on the Range
12/20/2009
Reader's view: Pollution fears misplaced for PolyMet project
12/20/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet would meet demand responsibly
12/14/2009
'Enough,' indeed: There's no one female view on mining and the environment
12/13/2009
Public Comments on PolyMet's EIS
12/12/2009
Hundreds turn out for meeting on PolyMet EIS
12/11/2009
Region’s lawmakers support PolyMet mine
12/10/2009
Jobs dominate NE Minn. mining debate
12/10/2009
Surge of Support at PolyMet Meeting in Blaine
12/10/2009
In first public meeting, jobs dominate mining debate
12/10/2009
PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite cold
12/09/2009
Minnesota AFL-CIO sends letter to DNR supporting PolyMet draft EIS and jobs
12/09/2009
Minnesota Building Trades Council Announces Support for PolyMet Project in Northeastern Minnesota
12/09/2009
Sen. Al Franken on record fully supporting PolyMet project, cites company's due diligence; AFL-CIO, State Building Trades Council, State Chamber all back venture
12/09/2009
A thousand attend PolyMet public meeting with no public comments
12/09/2009
Environmental groups, labor unions sound off on PolyMet copper mine proposal
12/09/2009
Iron Rangers are kept quiet at meeting on PolyMet project
12/09/2009
Unions urge support for PolyMet mining project
12/08/2009
Polymet public hearing to be Dec. 9 in Aurora
12/08/2009
You can't talk at DNR's forums on mining project
12/06/2009
PolyMet mine splits Iron Range
12/05/2009
Minnesota commissioners back PolyMet project
12/05/2009
State lawmakers write letter of support for PolyMet
12/05/2009
Congressman Oberstar says his support for PolyMet has been from outset
12/05/2009
Elected officials strongly back PolyMet
12/05/2009
Lunchbox Brigade needed to attend PolyMet hearing
12/04/2009
... should be thinking globally and acting locally
12/02/2009
Enough!
11/30/2009
Copper mining showdown looms
11/30/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet mine would benefit region’s economy
11/28/2009
Reader's view: PolyMet impact statement addresses runoff
11/28/2009
Let common sense and professionalism prevail
11/24/2009
POLYMET CLOSES FINANCING - PROJECT UPDATE
11/15/2009
Editorial: Anti-nonferrous forces out
11/12/2009
Birch Lake Update
11/07/2009
Give PolyMet a Chance
11/07/2009
Comment on EIS: PolyMet project critical for jobs for Range
11/03/2009
One Step Closer To MN's First Copper-Nickel Mine
10/30/2009
Duluth Metals Confirms 12 Million Indicated Ounces And 6 Million Inferred Ounces Of Contained Palladium, Platinum And Gold
10/29/2009
Another step forward for state's first copper mine
10/29/2009
Proposed Iron Range mine offers threat, promise
10/29/2009
Iron Range copper mine project inches ahead
10/28/2009
PolyMet environmental impact statement made public
10/26/2009
Duluth Metals Expands Nokomis Resource to 550 Million Indicated Tonnes and 274 Million Inferred Tonnes
10/23/2009
PolyMet takes next steps for controversial mine
10/23/2009
PolyMet EIS release a major step forward for company
10/19/2009
Doubt remains about PolyMet environmental impact study
10/09/2009
PolyMet EIS release likely to intensify mining debate
10/02/2009
State, Federal agencies announce release date for PolyMet Mining draft environmental impact statement
10/02/2009
Officials releasing environmental review of PolyMet
09/23/2009
Experts say Iron Range is in economic recovery
08/27/2009
PolyMet Makes Financing Move
08/20/2009
PolyMet's open house near Hoyt Lakes packed with interest
06/21/2009
Want to mine the Superior National Forest? Get in line
06/21/2009
PolyMet leads the pack with copper-nickel mine proposal
06/12/2009
PolyMet, environmental group debate mine site’s natural value
06/05/2009
New mining opportunities in northern Minn. pose environmental concerns
06/02/2009
Not in my backyard (NIMBY)
05/16/2009
Crow Wing County community considers proposed manganese mine
05/13/2009
Sulfide mining could boost Minnesota iron range, but proposal triggers fears of environmental damage
05/12/2009
Copper-Nickel Exploration Slowing But Hopeful
05/05/2009
Mining's economic impact could triple by 2013
05/01/2009
Life on the Iron Range of Minnesota
04/29/2009
Precious metals exploration stung by economic slump
04/22/2009
Duluth Metals acquires new mineral rights in St. Louis, Lake counties
04/22/2009
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council United in Opposition to Anti-Mining Bill
04/21/2009
Minnesota rich in valuable minerals - and potential pollution
04/21/2009
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council United in Opposition to Anti-Mining Bill
04/18/2009
Mining presence has and will be here
04/16/2009
Board approves mineral exploration in Automba, Kalevala townships
04/15/2009
New study concludes mining is biggest contributor to region’s economy
04/15/2009
Mining still supports region's economy, UMD study says
04/15/2009
Study: Iron mining 34 percent of northeast Minn. economy
04/15/2009
UMD study: Mining top sector in economy
04/07/2009
Reader's view: Mining legislation would not protect environment
04/02/2009
Reader's view: Mining companies care about the environment
03/30/2009
Reader's view: Study shows PolyMet can safely mine copper
03/29/2009
Reader's view: Safeguards in place already for non-ferrous mining
03/29/2009
SOME ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS IGNORING FACTS
03/28/2009
Non-ferrous assurances in state rules
03/28/2009
Reader's view: Mining can coexist with the environment
03/22/2009
Reader's view: It's the newspaper's job to educate readers on PolyMet
03/19/2009
Reader's View: Laws already in place to protect environment from copper mining
03/18/2009
Pawlenty: Mining project should move forward
03/17/2009
Mayor's view: Mining legislation would strangle needed Iron Range development
03/17/2009
Pawlenty defends approach to his budget
03/17/2009
Pawlenty says no extra environmental rules needed at PolyMet
03/17/2009
Governor shows support for responsible non-ferrous mining on Range
03/15/2009
Governor, Range lawmakers meet socially: Pawlenty voices continued support for non-ferrous mining projects
03/14/2009
Legislation bad for all mining; We need lasting, high-paying jobs
03/11/2009
If You Hate Jobs, Don't Read This
03/07/2009
EADA backs mining projects
03/01/2009
Our view: Bill threatens Iron Range mining project
03/01/2009
Reader's view: Further restrictions on mining will cost vital jobs
02/23/2009
Copper controversy
02/21/2009
Bill would create extra hurdles for new mining operations
02/21/2009
Anti-mining bill should get no legislative traction
02/21/2009
Middle ground on non-ferrous mining?
02/20/2009
Sen. Tomassoni blasts legislation targeting mining
02/20/2009
Minn. lawmakers look at new mining restrictions
02/18/2009
Anti-non-ferrous mining bill ready
02/18/2009
MiningMinnesota Statement in Response to Friends of the BWCA Legislation
02/16/2009
Non-ferrous mining draws lobbyists
02/07/2009
Mining still viable
12/23/2008
PolyMet environmental review draft complete
12/07/2008
Deficit may affect mining issue
11/23/2008
Virginia backing PolyMet project important; other cities must act
11/17/2008
Pawlenty should move Polymet project ahead
11/16/2008
Non-ferrous mining projects targeted
11/06/2008
Time for state to let Polymet facility proceed
11/01/2008
PolyMet agreement helps with financing
10/31/2008
Stock market declines hurt school land trust fund
09/27/2008
No more EIS delays by state
09/25/2008
Why did 'SNL' mention a non-ferrous mining skit?
09/24/2008
PolyMet draft EIS delayed a month
09/10/2008
Mine proposal is good for workers, good for Superior Forest
09/06/2008
PolyMet's new partner shows faith in project
09/04/2008
PolyMet gets investor for copper, precious metals operation
08/30/2008
Mayors back mining ventures
08/30/2008
Commodity prices dip, but still strong
08/27/2008
Duluth Metals plans new processing project
08/23/2008
It's past time for state to move on the PolyMet project
08/18/2008
PolyMet: Ready, set but no go yet
08/18/2008
Mining project by the numbers
08/16/2008
Public support strong for PolyMet; now let's make sure it is maintained
08/12/2008
Minnesota DNR Updates PolyMet EIS Progress
08/09/2008
Franconia eyes first mine first
07/20/2008
Rich mineral formation on Iron Range is luring developers
07/14/2008
Rich returns possible in copper-nickel deposits
07/08/2008
PolyMet, USFS land deal makes lots of sense
06/28/2008
Federal land sale just makes sense
06/24/2008
Letter writer misrepresented my Polymet legislation
06/06/2008
Study: Duluth Metals has more ore resources
05/20/2008
PolyMet Updates Capital and Operating Costs
05/07/2008
St. Louis County approves Minnesota grant for Birch Lake copper development
05/06/2008
Mining is essential and environmentally responsible
03/22/2008
Foreign investors good for the Range
03/08/2008
Let's get the PolyMet draft EIS released
03/03/2008
A renaissance on the Iron Range
02/29/2008
Next generation of mining: Creating jobs in a responsible way
02/29/2008
Mining, ag economic bright spots
02/19/2008
Duluth Metals options key infrastructure land parcel
02/16/2008
Mining's future in area is bright
02/15/2008
Deposits are found, mines are made
01/31/2008
'Tremendous potential' for non-ferrous
01/22/2008
Duluth Metals scoping study urges doing next step
01/16/2008
Local view: Responsible mining is good for Northland
01/15/2008
Testing finds Birch Lake water quality OK after drilling
01/12/2008
Area needs stronger words of support for mining projects from Sen. Klobuchar
12/14/2007
DEQ Announces Decision on Kennecott Mine
12/12/2007
Iron Range metals deposit could be one of world's largest
11/09/2007
Editorial: A new day is dawning on the Iron Range
10/13/2007
Contrary to MCEA report, mining does matter to the Range
10/06/2007
New-era mining: 'We are not the old guard. We are the vanguard.'
09/21/2007
Legal notice of opportunity to comment on the Kawishiwi Mineral Exploration EA (36 CFR § 215)
08/21/2007
Global copper and nickel demand spurs exploration on the Range
07/28/2007
Franconia's Birch Lake project could lead to underground mines, 550 jobs
07/07/2007
New mining considered, questioned
07/06/2007
Metals deposit near Ely shows promise
07/06/2007
Estimate indicates metals deposit near Ely shows promise
07/03/2007
Lehmann: Franconia project on track
05/21/2007
Ely area looking good for metals
05/17/2007
PolyMet considers shipping bulk ore
04/09/2007
Minnesotans have a chance to think globally, mine locally
03/22/2007
Flambeau Says It Has Restored Ladysmith
02/28/2007
21st Century Minerals Fund bill laid over
02/26/2007
2 important questions: 1 for Green, 1 for Blue of alliance
02/08/2007
Polymet project draws friends and foes
01/27/2007
Mines would be safe for environment
01/25/2007
PolyMet Environmental Safeguards
12/19/2006
Minnesota Exploration Association Announces MiningMinnesota Initiative; Names Frank Ongaro Executive Director
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