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A mining video is helping feed the hungry in Virginia.

Video About Mining Helping Feed the Hungry

02/14/2020 05:40 PM

A video made by 8th graders in Virginia focuses on how mining makes a difference in our lives. The two won a $1000 prize for their efforts, and some of the money went to 600 packages of ramen to help feed the hungry.

DNR, PolyMet Appeal Denial of Mine Permits

PolyMet Files Appeal with Minnesota Supreme Court

Mining Through the Winter: ArcelorMittal's Perspective

Iron Ore Alliance Launches Taconite Talks Video Series

Scholarships Available for Students Studying in Mining Fields

Supporters of Copper Nickel Mining Stand Strong

Evidentiary Hearing for PolyMet Permit Underway

A judge began listening to attorneys make arguments during an evidentiary hearing about PolyMet in Ramsey County on Tuesday. Environmental groups believe the MPCA suppressed comments about the project from the EPA during the permitting process.

Attorneys make arguments at an evidentiary hearing that kicked off Tuesday in Ramsey County.

PolyMet to Appeal Recent Decision on Permits

PolyMet announced on Thursday morning that the company will appeal the recent decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals that reversed some key permits for the copper nickel project.

McCollum Proposes Permanent Mining Ban near Boundary Waters

Copper-nickel mining would be permanently banned upstream from the BWCA under a bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum. Twin Metals calls the bill an attempt to bypass the rigorous environmental review process.

Court Reverses PolyMet Permits, Calls for Contested Case Hearing

The MN Court of Appeals releases a decision about the PolyMet permits.

2019 Mining Year in Review

A look back at the ups and downs of the mining industry in 2019.

Twin Metals Submits Mine Proposal

Twin Metals has submitted their mine plan to the state and federal governments.

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A new book featuring the rich history of Erie Mining Company has been published.

The History of Erie Mining Company Featured in Book

Cleveland-Cliffs to Acquire AK Steel

An in-depth look at the PolyMet tailings dam design that has been under some scrutiny after a catastrophic failure in Brazil.

PolyMet: The Debate About the Dam

The DNR announced Friday more plans for the environmental review process for Twin Metals.

DNR to Prepare Independent EIS for Twin Metals

Judge orders forensic computer search related to MPCA and PolyMet permitting.

Judge Orders Forensic Search of Computers Related to PolyMet Case

US Steel Eliminates Some Salary Positions at Minntac, Keetac

Man Who Died at Minorca Mine in Virginia Identified

US Watchdog Warns of 'Improper Influence' in Steel Tariff Process

Pink Production Truck Moved to Hull Rust Mine View

Hibbing Taconite donated its pink production truck to the Hull Rust Mine View. Tuesday was moving day, and a Hibbing woman won a ride-along in a contest.

MN Court of Appeals Continues Stay on PolyMet Permits

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has extended the stay on PolyMet's permit to mine and dam safety permits until the court issues an order.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals extended the stay of permits for PolyMet until they render a decision.

MN Court of Appeals Hears Arguments About PolyMet

The Minnesota Court of Appeals is deciding whether to grant requests by opponents of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine to cancel its permit to mine and dam safety permit. The Court of Appeals usually rules within 90 days of hearing oral arguments.

Minntac's Line 3 Shutting Down, No Layoffs Expected

One of the production lines at Minntac in Mt. Iron is being shut down this week, and could be down for the rest of the year, but the union and company said that no layoffs are expected for now.

Minntac's Line 3 is being shutdown for a couple of months, but no layoffs are expected.

Reaction to President Trump's Mining Comments

President Trump said that he opened the Iron Range during an interview with Renee Passal on Thursday evening. WDIO reached out to the White House for more clarification about what that meant. Environmental groups believe it has to do with the mineral leases for Twin Metals and the mineral exploration issue on federal lands.

Reaction to President Trump's comments about mining.

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