Leisure and hospitality jobs plummeted in December of 2020 as Governors tightened economic restrictions nationwide, causing almost half a million layoffs at restaurants, bars, and hotels. Interestingly, the mining and logging sectors of the economy grew by 4,000 jobs during the month....
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The Biden Administration’s selection of Tom Vilsak for Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D) of New Mexico as Secretary of the Interior bode poorly for the proposed Twin Metals mine and Minnesota's economy....
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Twin Metals Minnesota has produced a very good webinar discussing their proposed copper-nickel mine in Northeastern Minnesota. I would encourage you to watch the entire thing if you have the time. [embed]https://vimeo.com/464001146[/embed]...
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Today is the day Center of the American Experiment hosts our webinar detailing the findings of our updated mining report at noon, Central Standard Time. Click here to attend the webinar. If you can't make it today, that's ok! A recording of the presentation will be available to view at a later date....
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Center of the American Experiment has released an update to our 2018 report on mining! Join us tomorrow at noon Central Time, time to learn about how responsibly mining Minnesota's world class deposits of copper, nickel, cobalt and titanium can provide a massive boost to Minnesota's economy. The presentation will also discuss the biggest obstacles to realizing these opportunities. Click Here to register for the event. The webinar will be conducted by American Experiment Policy Fellow, Isaac Orr, and Debbie Struhsacker, a hard-rock mining expert with decades of experience in the industry....
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Based on information from the Star Tribune's election coverage, it looks like the State Senate may remain in the hands of the Republicans, while the State House of Representatives will remain in the hands of the Democrats. Republicans maintaining an advantage in the Senate has important implications for energy and environmental policy in the state. Here is how the election results affect the seven biggest energy and environment topics in Minnesota. California Car Mandates: The retention of the Senate does nothing to change the Walz Administration's attempt to force Minnesotans to comply with California's car mandates. I would expect the announcement of these...
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The role of mining is looming large in the run-up to the Presidential election next week. This is especially true in Minnesota, which was the 4th largest mining economy in the country in 2019, producing more than $5 billion in the value of minerals produced, according to the United States Geological Survey. Center of the American Experiment's research has shown that developing Minnesota's massive copper, nickel, platinum, palladium, cobalt, and titanium resources could add $5.9 billion to the state's economy and create up to 14,850 new jobs in our state. With so much on the line, it is no surprise mining has...
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Candidate Biden hasn't told Minnesotans if he'll allow copper-nickel mining in Minnesota, but Betty McCollum's staff suggests he won't. ...
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The following article was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune. It is the story of Mikayla Mellesmoen, who is studying environmental science at Mankato State University. Ms. Mellesmoen had a summer internship with PolyMet, where she worked closely with the environmental compliance team taking water samples, monitor gas vents, and assess the water levels in the area surrounding the mine. When you hear “PolyMet,” what comes to mind? Growing up in Embarrass, I heard the mining company’s name in conversation quite frequently but never beyond that it might open the first copper-nickel mine in Minnesota. With little foundational knowledge of...
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Last week, President Trump issued an executive order designed to support the American mining industry and support the processing of these minerals in the United States. The administration released the following fact sheet: SECURING SUPPLY CHAINS: President Donald J. Trump is taking further action to ensure that our economic prosperity and national security do not depend on imports from our adversaries. Today, President Trump is signing an Executive Order and declaring a National Emergency to expand the domestic mining industry, support mining jobs, alleviate unnecessary permitting delays, and reduce our Nation’s dependence on China for critical minerals. The Order begins the...
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