25 Jun 2014
June 25, 2014

Underground Mining: Twin Metals Explores New Era

June 25, 2014

Mesabi Daily News
Bill Hanna

Twin Metals Minnesota officials have identified some sites for facilities in its first copper/nickel/precious metals mine plan in the Ely-Babbitt areas.

“No final decision has been made, these are preliminary for our first operation. But we believe some thoughts are mature enough to discuss with folks,” said Bob McFarlin, vice president of public and government affairs for the company.

McFarlin said the company plans other projects in the mineral-rich Duluth Complex, which would have the company in business on the Iron Range “well in excess of a century.”

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