Mining threatens Minnesota s pristine Boundary Waters
· The Obama administration had put a temporary stop to copper nickel mining on the edge of Minnesota s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Gold Panning and Prospecting in Minnesota Placer and Lode
Anywhere around Lake Vermilion Trout Lake Soudan and Ely in northern Minnesota are worth checking out Near the border with Canada a short lived gold rush occurred at Rainy Lake near present day International Falls Several mines popped up in the summer of 1894 but like other discoveries in the Minnesota profitability was an issue
Iron Range Wikipedia
The Iron Range is known for Cornish pasties stuffed with carrots ground beef and potatoes Pasties were an easy lunch for those working deep in the iron mines Slovenian and Croatian immigrants brought the honey nut bread called potica to the Iron Range region that is still served at Easter and Christmas in northern Minnesota Politics
12 Rare Photos That Give A Glimpse of Minnesota s Mining
· Milling along the Mississippi River played an enormous role in the early history of Minneapolis just as Minnesota s 17 Fortune 500 companies play their part today And up north Minnesota s mining left its mark on the Arrowhead region These 12 rare photos of Minnesota s mining history will give you a glimpse of life on the Iron Range
WDIO com Mining News for the Duluth Superior Iron
This Week in Mining provides the one place for all the news about mining in the Duluth and Iron Range areas of upper Minnesota
Minnesota s Copper and Nickel Deposits are World Class
Minnesota has a long history of mining iron ore which continues to this day In fact nearly 75 percent of the iron ore produced in the United States is mined in Minnesota However many people may not be aware of the fact that Minnesota has some of the largest undeveloped copper and nickel deposits in the world These massive deposits hold an estimated 4 billion tons of copper nickel and
Mining Jobs Employment in Minnesota Indeed com
144 Mining jobs available in Minnesota on Indeed com Apply to Loader Operator Operator Miner and more
A Gold en Mining Opportunity for Minnesota American
Much of the current conversation regarding mining in Minnesota revolves around the potential for developing the copper and nickel resources in northern Minnesota However parts of northern Minnesota share many of the same geologic characteristics as some of the most productive gold mining regions in Canada suggesting there may be promising
Placer Gold Deposits in Minnesota Geothunder Projects
· The following map is current as of September 2012 and show just how common gold bearing rocks are across the areas of Northern Minnesota and Ontario In the past mining equipment had a difficult time dealing with the hard rocks up North but modern technology and high gold prices have reignited corporate interest in looking for metals
PolyMet The Next Generation of Mining in Minnesota
For several years in Minnesota PolyMet Mining has been investing in students who excel in science technology engineering and math STEM since they are the future of industry in our region We ve proudly awarded 5 000 and 2 500 Mining for Excellence scholarships to eleven Minnesota high school students The scholarship recipients have
Interactive map of underground mines in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an interactive map of underground mines in Minnesota The map provides detailed information on underground mines and their relationship to overlying surface features Specifically this map focuses on iron mines in the northeast of the state Users can click anywhere on the map for more detailed information including mine
These Mines Hiding Deep Below Minnesota Are Like A Whole
· People outside of Minnesota Not so much But that s their loss because Minnesota s Iron Range is surprisingly beautiful From scenic mine overlooks to sparkling lakes created by mining activity they have made an indelible mark on the landscape of northern Minnesota At one brand new state park you can even travel far below the surface
In Northern Minnesota Two Economies Square Off Mining vs
· In Northern Minnesota Two Economies Square Off Mining vs Wilderness Proposed mines near the Boundary Waters have become the latest front
Mining exploration spreading across northern Minnesota
Mining companies are expanding their search for copper gold and other minerals across northern Minnesota with a Department of Natural Resources auction last week attracting bidders for mining
Minnesota Iron Iron Mining History
Minnesota has the largest deposits of iron ore in the United States and northern Minnesota has been mining iron ore for 130 years 26 years after Minnesota became a state in 1858 The majority of iron mined is used to make steel which has been used to build infrastructure appliances vehicles and so many other things that make our modern
Careers in mining Iron Mining Association of Minnesota
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota 324 West Superior Street Suite 502 Duluth MN 55802 Email info taconite org Ph 218 722 7724 Fax 218 720 6707 Minnesota Web Design by W A Fisher Co
Sept 7 Feds reopen mining exploration near BWCA
· The decision will open up hundreds of thousands of acres of federal forestlands in northern Minnesota to mining companies looking for copper nickel
Why the Minnesota Court of Appeals PolyMet MinnPost
In March PolyMet Mining announced it had all the permits it needed to build a copper nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes After 14 years of environmental review the company s biggest remaining hurdle
Critics Say Proposed Copper Mine In Minnesota Threatens
· A company in northern Minnesota wants to build an underground copper mine near a federally protected wilderness with crystal clear drinking water Which jobs are more key mining or
Will Mining Save or Destroy Northern Minnesota City Pages
The latest proposals from PolyMet Mining of Toronto and Minnesota s Twin Metals could be different PolyMet wants to spend the next two decades drilling into soil over nearly 17 000 acres near
Minnesota mining history Minnesota DNR
Today only the Mesabi Range still has iron ore taconite mining taking place Clay is mined in the Minnesota River Valley Clay is used in making bricks porcelain tiles and medicines Companies are currently exploring Minnesota for higher grade kaolin KAY a lin clay which is a fine white clay used to add a glossy look to paper
Minerals in northern Minnesota pale in importance to the
Sulfide mining is not a solution to the climate crisis nor is the need for copper a compelling reason to allow sulfide mining in northern Minnesota Supporting it in northern Minnesota is
Minnesota MInes Mining Artifacts
Northern Minnesota was the scene of two minor gold rushes in 1865 66 and 1893 It was these insignificant gold rushes that were responsible for the discovery and development of the highly significant iron mining industry in Minnesota
Fight over copper mining in northern Minnesota heats up
· The fight over whether to allow copper nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northeastern Minnesota is shifting to the capital
A Plan to Mine the Minnesota Wilderness Hit a Dead End
· Separately a group in Minnesota opposed to the mining Save the Boundary Waters has called the rental arrangement deeply troubling and has seized on it
Mining Companies Minnesota Iron Mining
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota 324 West Superior Street Suite 502 Duluth MN 55802 Email info taconite org Ph 218 722 7724 Fax 218 720 6707