NewRange Embarks on Project-Wide Studies to Further Enhance Environmental Safeguards and Project Performance
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2024) - NewRange Copper Nickel today announced that over the next year it is embarking on four key studies to assess whether new mining technology and sustainability developments can further enhance environmental safeguards and mining performance for our NorthMet project.NewRange brings a new team whose global expertise on tailings storage, water science, efficient production and carbon reduction will ensure the project remains on the...
2024-08-14 9:00 AM EDT
Minnesota Supreme Court Remands NorthMet Project to MPCA for Further Clarification and Documentation
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - August 2, 2023) - Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision requiring additional proceedings related to NewRange Copper Nickel NorthMet Project's water discharge permit. NewRange looks forward to working with the respective state, federal, and tribal agencies to address the court's ruling.The decision primarily concerned confirming the permitting issues raised between and among the various governmental entities are appropriately addressed...
2023-08-02 2:21 PM EDT
NewRange Reviewing Options After U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Decision
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - June 6, 2023) - NewRange Copper Nickel LLC ("NewRange") released the following statement regarding today's U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) decision to revoke the Clean Water Act section 404 permit for the NorthMet Project:"Today's decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reversal of thoroughly reviewed water quality data that has been collected and assessed over the last decade. The planned NorthMet Project development is protective of...
2023-06-06 5:58 PM EDT
NewRange Initiates Salvage and Recycle Project at Former LTV Steel Site
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2023) - NewRange Copper Nickel LLC ("NewRange") has initiated salvage and recycle work at the site of the former LTV Steel processing plant near Hoyt Lakes, positioning the NorthMet plant site for readiness when the clean energy critical minerals project is approved for construction.The salvage and recycle work program, estimated to cost about US$18M, will complete electrical restoration work, crane refurbishment and roof repair at the historic...
2023-05-30 10:47 AM EDT
NewRange Copper Nickel poised to supply critical minerals for clean energy transition
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2023) - The previously announced joint venture between PolyMet Mining Corp. ("PolyMet") and Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") closed today, establishing NewRange Copper Nickel LLC ("NewRange Copper Nickel") and giving Minnesota a leading opportunity to deliver critical minerals for North America's clean energy transition. NewRange Copper Nickel holds both the NorthMet and Mesaba copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group metal (PGM)...
2023-02-15 9:00 AM EST