NASHWAUK — The first new mine on the Iron Range in decades is in the final regulatory steps needed to open.
Mesabi Metallics’ facility north of Nashwauk is within months of beginning production, nearly 20 years after work first began on the site. Pre-mining activities are already underway.
Permits for the mine were first issued back in 2007 and have been amended as the project started and stopped periodically.
The company is now in the amendment process for its permit to mine from the Department of Natural Resources.
It is also amending the air, wastewater and wetlands permits from the Pollution Control Agency.
The PCA will host an informational open house on the permits 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the new Nashwauk-Keewatin School.
Mesabi Metallics is hosting a pre-meeting gathering 4-5 p.m. at its Nashwauk office, 500 Platt Ave. E.
The long-awaited mine nearing opening is welcome news to many Iron Rangers, especially as the workforce struggles after hundreds of layoffs.
A spokesperson for the company said there are more than 20 roles open, and operator jobs are expected to be posted in the spring.
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