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6 days agoThe CEO of Cleveland Cliffs says an iron ore mine in northern Minnesota will close in a few years if it doesn t get mineral rights from a nearby project that hasn t been completed Hibbing
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New industry came from iron ore discovered in the north mined relatively easily from open pits and shipped to Great Lakes steel mills from the ports at Duluth and Two Harbors Economic development and social changes led to an expanded role for state government and a population shift from rural areas to cities
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Photo by Brian Peterson MINNEAPOLIS — The fight over whether to allow copper nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northeastern Minnesota continues as the Forest Service opens a new set of public meetings on its proposal to bar minerals exploration and development on more than 234 000 acres near the pristine wilderness for up to 20 years
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1 Mesabi Trail 2 Lake Ore Be Gone 3 The Quarry at Giants Ridge 4 Minnesota Discovery Center 5 Hibbing High School 6 Iron Range OHV Park 7 Duluth Harbor 8 Black Beach 9 Split Rock Lighthouse 10 Minnesota State Fair 1 Mesabi Trail The 120 mile Mesabi Trail traverses acres of reclaimed former northern Minnesota iron mining land
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The town of Babbitt about a half hour from the edge of the Boundary Waters is a mining town built by a taconite mining company in the middle of the last century Hundreds of people
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3 days agoNMU defeated CCHA rival Minnesota State Mankato 3 2 in overtime Friday before falling 4 1 on Saturday Northern now stands at 9 7 overall and 5 3 in the CCHA and will have this weekend off before
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Minneapolis MN From $22 an hour Full time Drilling Crew Chief WSB and Associates Burnsville MN 55337 Estimated $ $ a year Full time Weekend availability You will be asked to drive the drill rig or semi truck Crew will be working on a variety of geotechnical drilling techniques such as mud rotary drilling … Posted 30 days ago ·
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Despite getting the cold shoulder from the Dayton administration and its enviro activist allies big time mining companies continue to signal their renewed interest in northern Minnesota s treasure trove of mineral wealth The latest example involves a promising copper deposit that s been on the back burner near Babbitt for several years
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Iron mining has shaped northern Minnesota for over 100 years It is a vital part of the Iron Range communities The Iron Range supplies 80% of the country s taconite which is used in the steelmaking process Mining has created amazing vistas and unique Mineland Reclamation recreation and other tourist hot spots
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Community Voices is generously supported by The Minneapolis Foundation learn why The Ojibwe have every right to oppose copper nickel mining in northern Minnesota They ought to be able
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Mining has a long history in Minnesota beginning in the 1800s when prospectors looking for gold in the northeastern part of the state struck on something different in the region s
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May 16 2015A million acres — and a thousand lakes That s the Boundary Waters region in northern Minnesota It s a federally protected area coveted by outdoor enthusiasts — and mining companies several
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Silica sand is a very fine sand composed of quartz a white to colorless mineral and is mined in the southeastern part of Minnesota It is used to make glass as a source of silicon and is used in oil drilling to improve the flow of oil to oil wells Granite and limestone are used in the construction of homes buildings roads and tombstones
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Nov 16 2022lithium Mining News The Northern Miner Search for lithium Exploration Precious Metals November 18 2024 Southwest US snapshot Eight companies to watch The Southwest is among the top mining regions in North America with mine operations dating back to the 19th century Here s a glimpse of eight…
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Oct 27 2022Proposed nickel mine in northern Minnesota continues to make national headlines Joe Friedrichs October 27 2024 Developers of a proposed nickel mine in northern Minnesota plan to move construction of its processing plant to North Dakota because of environmental concerns
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2 days agoAlso during last week s road trip Northern defeated Minnesota Crookston 74 64 on Thursday night as the Wildcats have two more home games this week — at 3 Friday against Minnesota Duluth
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Kumba s mining operations are in the Northern Cape and Limpopo Provinces The Sishen mine near Kathu is one of the largest open pits in the world and has reserves for a 19 year life The mined ore is crushed screened and beneficiated through DMS and jig technology Sishen produces iron ore products
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Jan 13 2021That more targeted legislation would permanently ban copper mining in the Minnesota portion of the Rainy River Watershed that drains into the Boundary Waters an area of about 11 000 square miles
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Pros 1 Job creation The mining process results in the creation of job opportunities for the local people and attracts other professionals in the market 2 Boost business activities Mining results in the rise of business activities and the rise of per capita income This results in a higher human development index due to increased life
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Jun 23 2022The Forest Service has released a long awaited environmental study of a proposed 20 year copper mining moratorium on federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area It is the latest
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The Thunderbird Mine North TBN and Thunderbird Mine South TBS are mined using conventional surface mining methods The surface operations include • Overburden glacial till removal • Drilling and blasting excluding overburden • Loading and haulage • Crushing and rail loading
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MINNEAPOLIS AP — The fight over whether to allow copper nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northeastern Minnesota is shifting to the capital city as the Forest Service opens a new set of public meetings on its proposal to bar minerals exploration and development on more than 234 000 acres near the pristine wilderness for up to 20 years The meetings this coming
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Oct 20 2022The Republican candidate for governor called for supporting copper nickel mining in northern Minnesota a controversial practice that could bring many high paying jobs to the region but
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When the iron is concentrated in large enough quantities and sufficient quality can it be mined for commercial use Minnesota has the largest deposits of iron ore in the United States and northern Minnesota has been mining iron ore for 130 years 26 years after Minnesota became a state in 1858
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Jan 14 2022A contingent of northern Minnesota mining industry leaders and stakeholders testified in Washington Thursday morning sharing their thoughts on the past present and future of the industry during a first of its type forum hosted by Congressman Pete Stauber The forum entitled Minnesota Mining and American Potential An
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The fight over whether to allow copper nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northeastern Minnesota is shifting to the capital city as the Forest Service opens a new set of
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6 days agoNovember 18 2024 7 45 AM MINNEAPOLIS The CEO of Cleveland Cliffs says an iron ore mine in northern Minnesota will close in a few years if it doesn t get mineral rights from a nearby
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That isn t necessarily the case in northern Minnesota where few people bought land until iron mining ramped up in the early 1880s As ore poured out of the Iron Range mining companies and speculators poured in purchasing large tracts of land in St Louis Lake and Cook counties
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Minnesota has a century long tradition of mining Since the first load of iron ore was shipped from northern Minnesota more than 100 years ago Minnesotans have realized the benefits of mineral development The state s strong environmental regulations are well established and administered equitably
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