IRON ORE
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz optimistic about his government finding The Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, said he is optimistic about his government finding common ground and helping people come together on the problem.
W
e've mined the Iron
Range
for quite a long time, in
Mankato and utilize either the border waters or northeast Minnesota."
on the process. "Yes, we are, because we now understand the materials we have and that's extremely important in the energy market from solar panels to electric vehicles."
cooperation with environ-
mental communities . challenging.
There
It
has been
are people who
tell me mining can't and never will
Walz is currently speaking at the debate between those in opposition and those in service.
be accomplished.
I hear you, I hear you. We all know that these are flash issues from Ely, down to individuals who reside in
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In view of the future of mining in Minnesota, the current Governor and his administration are ensuring the public is advised and placing focus
"We must have the most rigorous and well-defined environmental impact statements, in adherence to science and in accordance to the procedure. This will help us build public confidence, irrespective of our readiness.�
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