We are feeling 1-2 economic squeeze in area
Mesabi Daily News
Editorial
Meanwhile, a key project that will diversify the mining industry in the region and create hundreds of new jobs — the PolyMet copper/nickel/precious metals mine at the former LTV Mining Co. site near Hoyt Lakes — still awaits final approval of its supplemental draft environmental impact statement before permitting can progress to clear the way for construction and production.
What’s at stake is 2 million hours of construction work, 360 permanent jobs and hundreds more spin-off positions.
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Nathan Bergstedt
At the Itasca County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 26, Commissioner Rusty Eichorn addressed the rest of the board regarding a resolution drafted by the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, giving support for the proposed Polymet Mining NorthMet Project near the community of Hoyt Lakes. The board voted unanimously in favor of the resolution.
The resolution stressed the importance of the nonferrous ores that would be sought by the mining project, namely copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum, palladium, and gold, because of their utility in many modern products like cell phones, computers, and wind turbines. There is currently a very high demand for these metals that has far outgrown what recycling can provide. A study by the University of Minnesota Duluth Labovitz School of Business noted that nonferrous mining in Minnesota could annually bring $515 million in wages to workers in St. Louis County alone.
Duluth News Tribune
Opinion: Daniel Kingsley
Congressman Rick Nolan has come under fire for supporting future copper/nickel and iron mining operations in Northeastern Minnesota. Various groups and individuals have even gone as far as questioning his loyalty to his constituents and his fitness to serve.
Hard-working, middle-class families of the 8th Congressional District support Nolan’s views on mining. The entire legislative delegation that represents the Iron Range supports Nolan’s views on mining. Furthermore, both Minnesota U.S. senators, Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, support Nolan’s views on mining.
Read more: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/letters/3744619-readers-view-nolan-listens-constituents-mining
Mining Support
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Opinion: Boris Babich
As we can see on the Iron Range, mining is our livelihood.
The Minnesota Museum of Mining allows visitors to climb aboard historic mining equipment and experience the beauty of the Stone Castle. Iron Range visitors can also see the world’s largest open pit iron mine at the Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine and explore the first underground mine in Minnesota at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Bus tours take you through active taconite mines and scenic overlooks provide the greatest views of operating and non-active mines across the state.
The Iron Range and its residents are proud of the strong mining heritage in Minnesota and it is important to maintain this legacy for years to come.
Pro-mining Boosts Message for Fishing Opener
Northland’s NewsCenter
Bryce Henry
As Governor Dayton and other officials made their way toward Lake Vermillion today, they saw a lot of pro-mining support throughout the area.
The trip up North for Minnesotans to the arrowhead for fishing this year will have mineral lining to it.
“It’s extremely important for us to show the governor and the state of Minnesota how we feel about mining,” said Aurora City Councilor, Dave Lislegard.