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More environmental review for PolyMet mine proposal

The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the PolyMet sulfide mine proposal in northeastern Minnesota needs more work before moving forward, the responsible government agencies recently an

Celebrate Earth Day by protecting our clean water

Take the “Send PolyMet to Summer School” petition to Earth Day events and help us collect the signatures which will send a message to our government agencies that clean water is our most precious r

“Send PolyMet to Summer School” – sign the petition

We are proud to announce a new petition campaign insisting that PolyMet Mining Corp.

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness is proud to announce a new petition campaign insisting that PolyMet Mining Corp. and the responsible government agencies do remedial work to address serious concerns raised by the Environmental Protection Agency in February.

Sulfide mining hearing scheduled in MN House

The Minnesota House of Representatives has scheduled an informational hearing about the laws and regulations that cover “damage deposits” for sulfide mining  on Thursday, March 18, at 4:30

Mining hearings scheduled at State Capitol

The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee has scheduled a series of three hearings next week regarding the Poly

Minnesotans who want to protect our lakes, rivers and streams from toxic mining pollution are encouraged to attend hearings scheduled by the Minnesota Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee the week of March 8.

Duluth Metals strikes deal to develop mine at edge of BWCAW

Duluth Metals, a company that is seeking to operate a mine for copper, nickel and other metals in sulfide ore near the South Kawishiwi River and the Bound

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