Twin Metals and PolyMet: Why is one mine objectionable and not the other?
The Minnesota Supreme Court has a chance to promote environmental justice in the question of copper sulfide mining in Minnesota; let’s hope the court rises to the occasion.
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The mining industry has taken the reins on environmental regulations
Far too often, we have seen regulators cut corners and skew the process in favor of the multibillion-dollar conglomerates that own Twin Metal and PolyMet, Antofagasta and Glencore.
Why the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ PolyMet decision is so significant
The court’s decision is a setback for the proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, but it’s far from the only potential problem. PolyMet is facing additional litigation, including a case over a water permit that will go before a district court next week.
‘I think we can do things right. It’s my job to make sure we do’: a Q&A with Gov. Tim Walz on PolyMet, Twin Metals and the DFL’s mining rift
In a wide-ranging interview, the DFL governor talked about his support for PolyMet, his skepticism of Glencore, and his questions about Twin Metals, which wants to build a mine just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
From ‘they need it’ to ‘it’s going to destroy the land,’ people in Ely have a lot of thoughts about Twin Metals
Amid the debate over copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we asked people at Ely’s annual Blueberry/Arts Festival whether they believe a Twin Metals mine should be built.
PolyMet is now owned by Switzerland’s Glencore. Why it matters
Glencore brings a hefty bankroll, a wealth of experience in the field — and a history of labor issues and pollution problems.
PolyMet, the EPA, and the accusations against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, explained
As PolyMet marches toward construction, new questions have emerged about a critical state water permit issued by the MPCA.
What is Amy Klobuchar’s stance on copper-nickel mining?
Minnesota’s senior senator has long been a champion of the iron industry. Her position on copper-nickel mining, however, remains something of a mystery — to those on both sides of the issue.
Feds renew Twin Metals’ mineral leases: What it means for the company’s proposed copper-nickel mine near the BWCA
The prospect of a copper-nickel mine on the edge of Minnesota’s most famous wilderness area has made it one of the most controversial natural resource projects in the country.
