Bill introduced today by Rep. Betty McCollum seeks to stop any and all copper-nickel mining activity in parts of the Superior National Forest where water flows into the wilderness.
Rep. McCollum includes funding for State Department to study effects on shared border waters, from proposed copper-nickel mining upstream in the Superior National Forest.
Proposed copper-nickel mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters is official after company submits first plans and other documents to regulators.
Biggest newspaper in the state says the risks are too great for copper-nickel mining near waters that flow into the wilderness area.
DNR announces it will analyze the project on its own rather than in partnership with the federal government, unlike the PolyMet process.
Revealing new report on the debate over Twin Metals mine proposal, features opinions in Ely and potential impacts on the Superior National Forest.
Hearing in St. Paul hosted arguments about numerous contested components of three permits issued to the company by the Department of Natural Resources.
In-depth report from ‘Almanac’ features interviews with Ely residents holding diverse perspectives on the Twin Metals proposal and what it might mean for the Boundary Waters.
Minnesota Court of Appeals orders halt on project after new questions arise about permits, risks, and responsibilities.
Controversial copper mine in northern Minnesota will have to wait to move forward until courts consider possible agency cover-up.
Company announces change in plans to avoid using traditional, less safe waste storage technique that nearby PolyMet proposal will use. Some environmental groups have promoted dry stacking but questions remain.
Pair of Minnesota lawmakers propose following Montana’s lead in strengthening rules about the design and oversight of tailings dam, in response to recent catastrophes in other countries.
Lawyers for environmental groups argued last week that Twin Metals’ mineral leases should never have been renewed, and that PolyMet’s land exchange was a bad deal for the public.
Star Tribune says Trump officials should justify how they decided to cancel an environmental review and reopen the opportunity for a mining proposal near the Boundary Waters to proceed.
Youth organization that works to protect the Boundary Waters from copper-nickel mining pollution is organizing another event to provide high school and college students the chance to tell policymakers their stories and ask for stewardship.
Public input is now being accepted on a document that describes new leases and conditions to restrict mining impacts.
Newly-found records show government fought against long-term leases and put caveats on the terms to ensure expedient mineral development.
Eight organizations file lawsuits to challenge permits for the state’s first copper mine and revise rules.
Two key Democrats have sent a letter to administration officials seeking evidence to back up the September decision.
Retired leader of agency who took steps to prevent mining pollution from harming the wilderness says continued protection is important.