Soo Locks Will Open Early

Demand for taconite and coal prompted request to the Army Corp of Engineers.

Buses to St. Paul for PolyMet Related Hearing

The Hibbing Chamber is organizing a bus for people to attend an upcoming hearing in St. Paul. The hearing is about a bill, that's centered around PolyMet and other base and precious metals projects.

PolyMet Gives Input on Permitting

The company has issued a statement about its ongoing permitting work.

More Drilling at Birch Lake

Franconia Minerals is taking another step towards their potential base and precious metals project.

Timeline for Mines

MINE

SHUTDOWN

RE-START

Northshore Mining Early April July 5th
United Taconite Early May June 15th
Hibbing Taconite Mid May April 2010
Minorca Mine May 10th

October 1st

Minntac June 28th July 19th
Keewatin Taconite Dec. 2008

December 29

Updated: December 15, 2009