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St. Louis River in Jay Cooke State Park. (Brett Whaley/Flickr)

EPA says PolyMet permit threatens waters with mercury pollution

July 27, 2024May 11, 2022 by Greg Seitz

Federal agency declares mine would cause pollution unacceptable to Fond du Lac Band.

Federal officials pause both Twin Metals and PolyMet copper-nickel mine proposals

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Greg Seitz

Government attorneys, engineers, and scientists hit the brakes on both proposed mines in Minnesota’s northwoods.

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