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Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation donates $1 million to help feed the hungry

01/19/2021 07:45 AM

Over 35 communities across North America are getting a share of $1 million dollars in funding from the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation to address food insecurity.

Shipping season over in the Northland

Minnesota lawmakers introduce anti-copper mining legislation

Lawmakers, environmental groups announce "Prove it First" bill

2020: A look back at what happened in the mining industry

Pellet production resumes at Keetac

Cleveland-Cliffs completes acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA

Executive Council approves amended mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics

After hours of discussion and testimony, the State Executive Council has approved an amendment for mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics.

An update from the State Executive Council meeting and their vote on mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics.

Leaders in Itasca County support amended leases for Mesabi Metallics

Itasca County leaders are in favor of the amended leases for Mesabi Metallics, and remain optimistic that this project will bring jobs to the region.

Itasca County leaders are pushing support for amended lease agreements for Mesabi Metallics.

State proposes changes to mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics

The Minnesota DNR has been working with Mesabi Metallics on new lease agreements for the project in Nashwauk. On Wednesday, the state's Executive Council is expected to vote on the amendment.

The state is proposing new terms for the leases for Mesabi Metallics.

U.S. Steel plans to restart Keetac in December

Keetac is being restarted, per U.S. Steel.

U.S. Steel looking at potential restart of Keetac

Better news for Keetac, which has been idle since the spring. The company is analyzing timing for a restart.

Minorca mine engineers go sky high for safety before blasts

Blasting days mean Minorca Mine engineers head to the skies as a safety practice.

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2020: A look back at what happened in the mining industry

Pellet production resumes at Keetac

Cleveland-Cliffs completes acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA

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Range lawmakers urge governor to pull mineral leases

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