MINING IN MINNESOTA

Where and how is mining used in minnesota?

Mining usually takes place in the northern part of Minnesota. Clay is mined in the Minnesota river valley. Manganese, copper, nickel and titanium are also mined in Minnesota.

What are some laws and regulations for the use of land and water used while mining?

Im Minnesota there are laws that prohibit or restrict the leasing of state owned minerals. There are also laws on the confidentiality of mineral data.

Those laws mean that some people cannot lease or sell minerals owned in Minnesota and they cannot share the data of a mineral discovered.

What are some impacts on the environment due to mining in Minnesota?

Mining has an effect on our fresh water because of chemicals, acids and oils that are used leak into the waterways.

A great amount of fish and animals that live in or around the water or even drink the water are greatly affected and could die. This could also happen to humans.

What are the most recent news on mining in minnesota?

On March 17th, 2016 an article was produced to express Minnesota's concern for opening new mineral mines.

PolyMet is working to open one of Minnesota's first copper/nickel mine. They need $250 million to develop a safer mining and processing practice for the environment.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Angaro, Frank. "Reader's View: PolyMet a Project of Which Minnesotans Can Be Proud - Mining Minnesota." Mining Minnesota. N.p., 22 Mar. 2016. Web. 28 Mar. 2016. . Website Parenthetical Edit
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• Reader's View: PolyMet a Project of Which Minnesotans Can Be Proud - Mining Minnesota." Mining Minnesota. N.p., 22 Mar. 2016. Web. 28 Mar. 2016. Website