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  February 24, 2026

  Mesabi Metallics evaluating Kentucky for a steel facility as Nashwauk project forges on

  Jerry Burnes

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  January 13, 2026

  Cleveland-Cliffs asks Minnesota Supreme Court to review lease issue with Mesabi Metallics

  Jerry Burnes

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  December 18, 2025

  MPCA to study sulfate levels in Minnesota waters as Iron Range mine permits await decision

  Jerry Burnes

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  December 4, 2025

  Batteries need manganese but talk of mining the mineral roils northern Minnesota’s lake country

  Dan Kraker/MPR News

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  November 22, 2025

  Potential manganese mine in Emily is financially viable, study says

  Chelsey Perkins/KAXE

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  October 20, 2025

  Cleveland-Cliffs exploring rare earth minerals in Minnesota

  Jerry Burnes

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  October 6, 2025

  The ghosts of Iron Range mine closures aren’t resting yet

  Jerry Burnes

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  June 19, 2025

  What the U.S. Steel sale means for Minnesota’s Iron Range

  Jerry Burnes

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  June 11, 2025

  Provision to allow for mining near the Boundary Waters stripped from budget bill

  Dan Kraker/MPR News

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  May 4, 2025

  Feds move to advance two controversial mining projects in northern Minnesota

  Jerry Burnes