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06/16/2026

Thank you!

Did you know? To date, Twin Metals Minnesota has invested more than $850,000 in charitable contributions to support our local communities.

05/20/2026

In an opinion piece published Monday, Iron Range native and BIOBY Board Member Rudstrom pushed back against what she described as a misleading portrayal of Antofagasta and Twin Metals in a May 3 Star Tribune article focused on the company’s history.

Rudstrom, who taught science on the Iron Range for more than two decades before becoming a project engineer at Northeast Technical Services and working as a project engineer, argued that decisions about mining should be rooted in facts, science, and firsthand observation rather than fear or insinuation — and she couldn’t be more right.

Unlike leaders of opposition groups that oppose virtually any form of development in the region, Lisa understands firsthand what a strong mining industry means for Iron Range communities, schools, workers, and families.

Drawing from a firsthand visit to Antofagasta’s mining operations in Chile, Rudstrom highlighted the modern mining infrastructure, environmental monitoring, renewable energy use, and community investments she witnessed throughout the region.

She also emphasized that any future development of Twin Metals would take place under Minnesota and federal environmental regulations—not Chilean law—while noting that Minnesota regulators have already concluded the state’s copper-nickel mining standards are capable of protecting the Boundary Waters when properly enforced.

We agree with Lisa. Minnesotans should allow the scientific review and permitting process to run its course before rejecting projects outright.

To read more of Lisa's thoughts, please visit the link below:
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-mining-debate-twin-metals-boundary-waters-copper-nickel/601845136

05/20/2026

Northern Minnesota deserves facts, not fear-driven narratives.

A recent Minnesota DNR ruling reaffirmed what many in our region already know: Minnesota’s environmental review and permitting process is among the most rigorous in the nation, and existing rules are designed to protect the Boundary Waters.

Mining projects in our state still face extensive environmental review, tribal consultation, public input, and science-based permitting standards. That hasn’t changed.

What this ruling does show is that Northern Minnesota workers and communities deserve a process rooted in science, fairness, and facts - not misinformation and endless delay.

Read this Duluth News Tribune piece from MiningMinnesota Executive Director Julie Lucas about why this decision matters for the Iron Range, our economy, and responsible resource development.

Read the full article:
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/local-view-dnr-ruling-makes-clear-the-rigor-of-minnesota-environmental-standards

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

The United States remains heavily import-reliant for nickel, despite holding a number of reserves of this mineral right here at home. Rep. Stauber's CRA resolution restores access to 225,000+ acres of mineral-rich land in Minnesota. With this land unlocked, we can reduce our import dependence and strengthen America's mineral security.

04/28/2026

“If you’ve seen one mine, you’ve seen one mine.”

No two projects are the same - different geology, different landscapes, different water management, different communities, and different technologies.

That’s why responsible resource development isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Each project deserves to be evaluated on its own merits, with site-specific science, rigorous review, and thoughtful consideration of local conditions.

Good decisions come from looking closely - not generalizing broadly.

04/28/2026

We're hiring in Minnesota and Michigan for multiple positions!

We have openings for a range of skillsets, including both temporary and full-time positions. These include:
- Superintendent, Health & Safety
- Land Manager
- Exploration Project Coordinator (MI)
- Exploration Field Technicial (MI)
- Driller Helper

Locals from Minnesota and Michigan are encouraged to apply! If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, work hard, and be part of a strong team, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: https://talonmetals.com/job-opportunities/

04/22/2026

YEAAAA! Go Northmet! A step in the right direction for Northern Minnesota!

The Trump administration added 10 more U.S. mining projects to a fast-track permitting list on Friday, its latest move to expand production of critical minerals such as copper, nickel and palladium. The projects were granted FAST-41 status, a federal initiative launched in 2015 to streamline approva...