REGIONAL— A coalition of nine Minnesota businesses, Ely-based Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, and several other environmental organizations have filed an appeal they hope … more

REGIONAL— State regulators of PolyMet Mining’s proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes continued their losing streak in the courts on Monday. This time, it was the air … more

  ELY – The city council here, following the lead from Mayor Chuck Novak, again refused to consider a proposed resolution from a citizen asking city leaders to take a stand against … more

REGIONAL— The Minnesota Supreme Court may well have its own opportunity to weigh in on the controversy over permits for PolyMet’s NorthMet copper-nickel mine project near Hoyt Lakes. … more

  REGIONAL— Minnesota’s Fourth District Congresswoman Betty McCollum has introduced legislation in Washington that would prohibit sulfide-based copper-nickel mining in portions of … more

REGIONAL—The Swiss-based international commodities broker and mine operator Glencore is now the majority owner of the proposed NorthMet mine near Hoyt Lakes. Glencore, which is currently under … more