Safe and Sound
Citizen’s League Voice
Frank Ongaro
Keep in mind, copper and nickel production, when thoughtfully pursued, can be as safe as it is successful.
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What’s more, we cannot ignore the fact that mining is essential to our nation’s desire for alternative sources of energy. We need these metals if we want a green economy. The largest wind turbines require four tons of copper, and electric vehicles can have as much as twice the amounts of copper and nickel as a regular automobile.
Read More: https://citizensleague.org/blog/a-good-debate-mining-arguments/
St. Paul, Minn. (July 24, 2018) – Jobs for Minnesotans today released the following statement in response the omission of the land exchange provision in the final bill for the National Defense Authorization Act:
“The news that the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act coming out of conference committee does not include the PolyMet land exchange provision is disappointing. That said, there has been great enthusiasm across party lines for the provision and we’re thankful to our leaders, including Senators Smith and Klobuchar and Congressmen Nolan and Emmer, for their support and full recognition to date of the land exchange’s merits. We’ve worked continuously together, and we know how committed they have been to getting it done and that our delegation remains resolved to continue their efforts. Supporters of economic development in our state through responsible copper-nickel mining are resilient and remain hopeful that there will soon be full congressional affirmation of the U.S. Forest Service’s past decision on the land exchange.”
About Jobs for Minnesotans
|Jobs for Minnesotans, a coalition representing business, labor and communities, supports statewide opportunities for prosperity and middle-class jobs from sustainable natural resource development in Minnesota. The organization is committed to the principle that our state can preserve both job opportunities and the environment for future generations. Jobs for Minnesotans was co-founded in 2012 by the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council representing 55,000 workers and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce representing 2,300 companies and 500,000 employees. For more information, visit jobsforminnesotans.org, follow @JobsforMN on Twitter and find the coalition on Facebook.com/Jobs4MN.
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Media Contact: Nancy Norr, Chair
nnorr@mnpower.com
Cell: 218.590.6978
Time for Federal Agencies to Follow the President’s Lead
Mesabi Daily News
Steve Giorgi, Nancy Norr and Frank Ongaro
We thank the President for his strong words and promise to support mining. Now, let’s not wait another 500 days – or even 100 days – to see the withdrawal proposal formally rescinded by the U.S. Forest Service. We are counting the days until federal agencies officially rescind this needless proposal in favor of supporting a fair process.
St. Paul, Minn. (June 28, 2018) – Jobs for Minnesotans today released the following statement in response to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) decision to grant the Line 3 Replacement Project’s Certificate of Need and approve the Route Permit for an alternative route:
“Today’s Public Utilities Commission decision is the culmination of a robust regulatory review process that has involved thousands of people from across the state for more than four years. It is clear that the Commissioners worked diligently to uphold the rule of law while balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders. We strongly agree with the decision to grant the Certificate of Need for the Line 3 Replacement Project and by extension the PUC’s acknowledgement that investing in infrastructure projects keeps our state safe and economically competitive. While we disagree with the PUC’s decision to grant a Route Permit for an alternative route, we are thankful that the route selected is still a feasible option from an economic perspective.”
About Jobs for Minnesotans
Jobs for Minnesotans, a coalition representing business, labor and communities, supports statewide opportunities for prosperity and middle-class jobs from sustainable natural resource development in Minnesota. The organization is committed to the principle that our state can preserve both job opportunities and the environment for future generations. Jobs for Minnesotans was co-founded in 2012 by the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council representing 55,000 workers and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce representing 2,300 companies and 500,000 employees. For more information, visit jobsforminnesotans.org, follow @JobsforMN on Twitter and find the coalition on Facebook.com/Jobs4MN.
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Media Contact: Nancy Norr, Chair
nnorr@mnpower.com
Cell: 218.590.6978
PolyMet, Forest Service Complete Land Exchange
BusinessNorth
Staff
The U.S. Forest Service and PolyMet Mining exchanged titles Thursday on a controversial land exchange that will provide contiguous land for both entities. PolyMet officials have said the trade was necessary to accommodate development of a copper-nickel-precious mine near Hoyt Lakes.