Upper Michigan’s Source
Staff

The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) honored two Midwestern mining companies at its 122nd Annual Meeting last week in Reno, Nevada.

Minnesota based PolyMet Mining Inc. received AEMA’s Environmental Excellence Award for its responsible development of the NorthMet Project, located near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

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Duluth News Tribune
John  Myers

A new public opinion poll appears to show strong support among Northeastern Minnesota residents for proposed copper mining in the region.

The poll, conducted Nov. 12-14 and paid for by Twin Metals Minnesota, found that nearly two-thirds of the 400 people surveyed support copper mining.

Read More: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/mining/4168680-poll-finds-northeastern-minnesota-support-copper-mining

Duluth News Tribune
John Myers

PolyMet Mining Co. on Thursday submitted its massive application for a state permit to mine, the first ever for a copper mine in Minnesota.

The more-than-15,000-page document, years in the works, lays out the company’s detailed plans to blast open the mine pit, build a processing center near Hoyt Lakes, design and operate water treatment technology and then close the mine and rehabilitate the site when the copper, nickel, gold and other precious metals are played out.

The permit application, which the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will now review, also includes PolyMet’s proposal for a financial assurance package — money guaranteed and set aside to fix any problems that might happen years into the future, even if the company leaves town or files for bankruptcy.

The DNR is expected to review the applications over several months, demand changes and negotiate over how much money should be set aside to pay for any unforeseen trouble.

“There’s a certain amount of back-and-forth between the agency and the permit applicant as we identify areas where we need some supplemental information,” said DNR Assistant Commissioner Barb Naramore.

Read More: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/mining/4151253-polymet-submits-application-permit-mine

St. Paul, Minnesota (Nov. 3, 2016) – Jobs for Minnesotans today released the following statement in response to PolyMet Mining’s submission of its Permit to Mine application for its NorthMet copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota:

“The submission of PolyMet’s Permit to Mine application marks a significant milestone in advancing the economic future of our state. Minnesotans have been advocating for this project, which will launch a modern and diverse era in mining, for more than 10 years. To be in the homestretch toward bringing more than 300 high-quality, full-time mining jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment to our state is a historic moment.

“At a time when economic investment can be uncertain, PolyMet offers hope and financial security for the hardworking men and women who call Hoyt Lakes and the surrounding region home. This is a future that will send children to college and will offer the promise of middle-class jobs for generations to come.

“PolyMet has demonstrated time and time again that it is a responsible company committed to meeting the state and federal government’s strict regulatory standards. A great deal of work by experts has gone into developing a thorough Permit to Mine application, and we look forward to regulators preparing the permit in a predictable and timely fashion.”

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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Mesabi Daily News
Jerry Burnes

A statewide business group is putting its support behind Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project.

Jobs for Minnesotans announced Friday that it expanded its mission to support energy transportation projects, joining the group’s support of job creation from proposed copper-nickel mining in Minnesota.

Read More: http://www.virginiamn.com/news/local/state-jobs-coalition-expands-to-energy/article_a9b7c696-9e47-11e6-afc9-57fdb3c3d06a.html