mining

A second test has shown even more promise for a major project in Minnesota. Now, up to ten more wells will be drilled to see how big the deposit really is.

From the historic gold rush of the 1800s to today’s panning adventures, Minnesota's gold story is full of surprises.

I grew up on the iron range, and you were called a traitor if you bought a Japanese car. Now a complete turnaround has a Japanese company owning U.S. Steel. What's this mean for our future?

There's a place that has been dubbed the Grand Canyon of Minnesota. They've just opened up a new scenic overlook for the season.

The biggest deposit ever found in North America was recently discovered beneath Minnesota, helping ease a worldwide shortage. It's even bigger than originally expected.

An explorative drilling team accidentally found a rich deposit in Minnesota. They now are setting up an operation to extract the rare element.

Tesla is one of the worldwide leaders in electric vehicles and a key ingredient in any EV is the battery used to power it, now a proposed mine near Duluth will play a major part in their construction. Talon Metals' Tamarack mine location located about 55 miles from Duluth signed a deal worth about $1...

By ordering this study, the process of having mining begin in that area is certainly slowed, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will never happen.

Austin Shackman and Mason Kroll, 8th graders from Virginia won the grand prize of $1,000 with their unique video.

There is a new, giant, expensive piece of mining equipment now working in northern Minnesota.

The St. Louis County Board recently received their annual report from the Mine Inspector Derek Harbin.

A local couple is dedicated to help preserve the Boundary Waters by spreading the message around the U.S.