PolyMet: Environmental Review Timeline

Officials said they do not believe their project will be delayed by years, by the long environmental process. 

Grief Counseling for Chisholm

There are grief counseling sessions set up for anyone affected by the deadly shooting at Jim's Sports Club Bar and Grill.

Mining Bill Loses Momentum

A bill that would have changed the permitting for proposed projects like PolyMet, made no progress in a senate committee hearing Wednesday night.

Soo Locks Will Open Early

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

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