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The Edna G is celebrating 125 years with a celebration in Two Harbors.

Time to celebrate Edna G's 125th anniversary in Two Harbors

08/26/2021 10:37 PM

The historic tug in Two Harbors named the Edna G is celebrating her 125th anniversary, and that calls for a weekend full of activities.

Cleveland-Cliffs says 75% of employees are vaccinated

U.S. Steel donates $350,000 to Rock Ridge Schools

Mesabi Metallics announces land purchase

Cleveland-Cliffs launches vaccine incentive program

Cleveland-Cliffs celebrates DRI facility in Toledo

Mesabi Metallics suing DNR over mineral leases

DNR says leases with Mesabi Metallics are terminated

On Thursday, the DNR confirmed that they have terminated mineral leases with Mesabi Metallics. This is due to what the agency said was missed conditions in the lease agreement that were required by May 1st.

DNR said leases with Mesabi Metallics have been terminated.

DNR says proposed lender for Mesabi Metallics is not credible

In a letter dated the same day as the event at the mine site, the DNR said they are proceeding with the termination of leases with Mesabi Metallics.

The DNR sent a letter to Mesabi Metallics laying out that it is still moving forward with terminating the leases.

Mesabi Metallics pushing forward, asking state to stop termination of leases

Mesabi Metallics is asking the DNR to stop the process of terminating their mineral leases, as they continue to push forward with the project in Nashwauk.

Mesabi Metallics continues to push forward with their project in Nashwauk.

Mesabi Metallics names Larry Sutherland president and chief operating officer

Mesabi Metallics said it has hired Larry Sutherland as the President and COO.

U.S. Steel expresses interest in state mineral leases in Nashwauk

U.S. Steel has announced it is interested in the state mineral leases in Nashwauk.

DNR starting process to terminate leases with Mesabi Metallics

The DNR is starting the process of terminating the state mineral leases from Mesabi Metallics.

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EPA review faults permitting for proposed Minnesota mine

Cleveland-Cliffs continues push for sustainable steel

Mesabi Metallics provided an update about progress, one month ahead of a key deadline.

Mesabi Metallics provides update on progress

The study could impact the proposed Twin Metals Mine.

Smith asks Biden administration to restart copper mining study

Rep. Julie Sandstede is pushing for money to build an outflow for the Canisteo Mine Pit.

Bill includes funding for Canisteo Pit outflow project

A celebration for the new offices of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.

Back at the waterfront for Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Congressman Pete Stauber encouraged mining supporters to keep having civil conversations about the importance of critical minerals.

Stauber encourages mining supporters to stay enthusiastic

Austin Schackman and Mason Kroll have won another mining video contest.

Pair of Rock Ridge students win mining video contest again

Hundreds get vaccinated at public health clinics

With the expansion of eligibility and more vaccines available, hundreds of people in the new priority groups received their first doses on Wednesday at St. Louis County Public Health vaccination clinics.

Now with more people eligible, hundreds signed up to get the shot on Wednesday in Eveleth.

NRRI receives $2 million dollar grant to help advance iron ore pellets

The newer way to make steel requires a higher iron content pellet, and now UMD's NRRI is getting a big grant to help the mining companies move forward with them.

UMD's NRRI gets a $2 million dollar grant to help develop higher iron content pellet technology for the mines.

A transformative year for Cleveland-Cliffs

The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs shared that one year ago, their main focus was iron ore. Now, they are the largest flat-rolled steelmaker in North America.

Cleveland-Cliffs is preparing to send their HBI to customers in March.

Court: MPCA not required to investigate PolyMet "sham permitting" allegation

The Minnesota Supreme Court says state regulators were not required to investigate allegations of "sham permitting" during PolyMet's initial application for an air emissions permit. The ruling notes that the EPA has enforcement options if PolyMet does not comply with its permit.

Mn Supreme Court issues order about air permit for PolyMet.

SME Minnesota conference going virtual, registration open

Last year, the annual SME conference was canceled. But this year, the organizers are pushing forward, and are putting on a virtual event April 13-15th.

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