Biden administration revokes Twin Metals mineral rights for proposed copper-nickel mine. Secretary Deb Haaland stated: “After a careful legal review, we found the leases were improperly renewed in violation of applicable statutes and regulations, and we are taking action to cancel them.”
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has affirmed a permit issued to PolyMet, ignoring possible planned expansion of mine after permitting.
Discussions will cover proposed plan to prohibit new mining activities in locations that threaten BWCAW, if successful, the prohibition would effectively block the proposed Twin Metals mine.
A new staff member with the U.S. Forest Service will provide dedicated communication and coordination with tribes and tribal entities in northern Minnesota.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service have taken a decisive step toward long-term protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, resuming study, could lead to 20-year mining moratorium.
A new survey finds split opinions but strong desire to prevent pollution. 61 percent of respondents said they agree mining should be prohibited…
State agency will debate PolyMet tailings permit and evaluate overall regulations.
New reports detail pristine waters of northeastern Minnesota, threats to the health, and strategies to protect them.
Judges rule that state agency must consider company’s true plans for proposed copper mine.
Experienced engineer from Iron Range publicly states opposition to proposed Twin Metals mine.
In significant decision, federal agency says pollution from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine “may affect” downstream lakes and rivers under the jurisdiction of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
A series of rulings has offered wins and losses for both environmental groups and mining proponents.
Federal agency overrules state’s efforts to ignore sulfate pollution.
Justices reverse state decisions about indefinite water treatment and tailings basin liner, while upholding other points.
Members of Congress offer competing bills on copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
State assessment finds a coldwater stream with wild fish thriving — in the shadow of major mines.
BWCAW is #3 on the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers, threatened by pollution from proposed mine.
Letter requests new administration complete its analysis of whether mining can be done safely in Boundary Waters watershed.
Government attorneys, engineers, and scientists hit the brakes on both proposed mines in Minnesota’s northwoods.
State seeks to use new method to assess discharge from mines and other industrial facilities — discarding long-standing allowable levels.