MINING
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House, Senate look to the sun for power
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesotans could sell solar power to electric utilities under a bill the House passed 70-63 late Tuesday. They pay someone who has solar on their house just what the ...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 8:29 AM
HEALTHY TIDBITS Mining, Polluted Water, Big Business
We all have heard of toxins in the water. The wheels go round and round.Unfortanately lots of big businsses contribute to these in a community from dumping into the lake, to burning plastic (hospital)...
Posted on 4/13/10 at 3:06 AM
STAFF BLOG RINK & RUN A Houghton Prediction
This prediction from Brandon Veale, sports editor of the Houghton Mining Gazette, leading to Friday's Minnesota Duluth at Michigan Tech series: Before you declare this series...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 3:15 PM
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS Mining deaths reach record low
Mining deaths fell to an all-time low in 2009, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Adminstration. Deaths at metal and nonmetal mine deaths register...
Posted on 1/5/10 at 3:59 AM
Nolan: Taconite producers need more time to meet air-quality standards 
Rep. Rick Nolan says he's telling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that Minnesota taconite producers need up to five years to try out new technologies aimed at reducing pollution.
By Associated Press report , March 21, 2013
Minnesota pro-mining group testifies in D.C.
Members of a Minnesota coalition of labor union members and business owners testified in Washington today that federal regulatory efforts surrounding mining ventures need to be streamlined.
By News Tribune staff , March 21, 2013
Dayton opposes silica sand moratorium — for now
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he wouldn't hesitate to call for a moratorium if the industry starts to spiral out of control.
By Associated Press report , March 20, 2013
Gogebic Taconite to seek exploration permit for potential mine
Gogebic Taconite, the company interested in building an open-pit iron ore mine in Northwestern Wisconsin’s Penokee Range near Lake Superior, is expected to file for an exploratory permit soon.
By Mike Simonson , March 20, 2013
Hundreds attend binational mining forum in Virginia
Matt Tyler of Finland is worried about the ongoing sale of mineral leases in Northeastern Minnesota. On Friday, Tyler traveled to Virginia to voice his concerns about preserving his community’s integrity — with or without more mining.
By Janna Goerdt , March 16, 2013
Mining enthusiasts and skeptics air views at Iron Range forum
More than 200 people attended a public meeting hosted by the Lake Superior Binational Forum at the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College. It was the final of three such meetings held in recent years.
By Janna Goerdt , March 15, 2013
Cliffs will idle Quebec pellet plant
Cliffs Natural Resources announced Monday that it will temporarily idle its Wabush Pointe Noire pellet plant in Sept-Iles, Quebec, by June because of high production costs and lower prices for iron ore sold on the global market.
By News Tribune , March 13, 2013
Cliffs will idle Quebec pellet plant; Minnesota operations unaffected
Cliffs Natural Resources announced Monday that it will temporarily idle its Wabush Pointe Noire pellet plant in Sept-Iles, Quebec, by June because of high production costs and lower prices for iron ore sold on the global market.
By News Tribune staff , March 12, 2013
Wisconsin Gov. Walker signs mining bill
Scott Walker signed Republicans’ polarizing mining bill into law Monday, completing a months-long, all-out campaign to jump-start a giant iron mine in far Northwestern Wisconsin.
By Associated Press report , March 12, 2013
Nolan asks EPA to back off on taconite plant rules
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to back off on new regulations to reduce haze pollution from Minnesota taconite plants.
By News Tribune staff , March 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Nolan asks EPA to reconsider taconite plant rules
Environmental and public health groups and the EPA say that pollution not only causes haze over pristine areas like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Isle Royale and Voyageurs national parks, but also can cause lung ailments in people.
By John Myers , March 11, 2013
Gov. Walker set to sign mining bill
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was scheduled to sign the bill early this afternoon at Oldenburg Group Inc., a mining equipment manufacturer in Rhinelander.
By Associated Press report , March 11, 2013
Assembly clears path for iron mine in northern Wisconsin
Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly approved a polarizing mining bill Thursday and sent the measure to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature, completing a long push to help a Florida company open a giant iron mine on the shore of Lake Superior over environmentalists' objections.
By Todd Richmond , March 07, 2013
UPDATE: Wisconsin Assembly holds last debate on Gogebic Taconite mining bill
Republicans began their final drive Thursday to ease the regulatory path for a new iron mine near Lake Superior in Northwestern Wisconsin, sending a polarizing bill to the state Assembly floor for one last vote with promises it would spur job growth in the impoverished area.
By Associated Press report , March 07, 2013
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