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Panel seeking answers to taconite dust and lung diseases
Experts on a health panel on cancer rates among Iron Range miners said Thursday evening they are making progress on a number of related studies.
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Range's fast fall follows boom
After years of prosperity that crescendoed to a boom for much of 2008, the world economic crisis has brought hard times back to the Iron Range with stunning speed.
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IRR Board OKs Essar Global loan extension
The issue was to allow a forbearance for a year on a $6 million loan payment by Global Essar for its $1.65 billion steel mill project in Nashwauk.
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Defects At Iron Range Wind Farm Being Fixed
A wind farm on Minnesota's Iron Range was fully online this summer, but seven of the 10 wind turbines have been shut off in recent months for repairs.
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Production halt looms at Keetac
Production halt looms at Keetac: Cutbacks, layoffs expected at other Minnesota taconite mining operations, as well.
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Windmills at Iron Range wind farm grind to a halt after defects found
Minnesota Powera s Taconite Ridge wind farm isna t producing nearly as much electricity as anticipated in recent months, with seven of the 10 wind turbines shut off for repairs.
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Production halt looms at Keetac:Cutbacks, layoffs expected at other...
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Production halt looms at Keetac:Cutbacks, layoffs expected at other Minnesota taconite ...
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Iron Range Resources announces 2009 culture and tourism grant awards
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Iron Range Resources announces 2009 culture and tourism grant awards 12/3/2008 Iron Range ...
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Layoffs loom as Iron Range feels pinch of tough economy
The Iron Range is beginning to feel the pain of worldwide economic downturn. At least half the state's six mining companies expect layoffs.
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Cliffs Sending Layoff Notices to Hibtac and Utac
Cliffs Natural Resources, formerly Cleveland Cliffs, sent out layoff notices to Steelworkers at four of their mines.
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Possible Layoffs At Iron Range Taconite Plants
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Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to Idle Three Iron Ore Pellet Furnaces
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a global mining and natural resources company, today reported that it has initiated production curtailments at two of its six North American Iron Ore mines.
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Legislative auditor: IRR didn't properly oversee loan
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Legislative auditor: IRR didn't properly oversee loan 10/1/2008 ST.
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$4.7 million approved for Range infrastructure: IRR awards public...
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Construction News $4.7 million approved for Range infrastructure: IRR awards public works grants to leverage $82 million in construction.
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Keetac expansion nears end of phase 1 in environmental review
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - Around The Region - Duluth & Superior Newspaper Keetac expansion nears end of phase 1 in environmental review 10/1/2008 by Beth Bily U.S. ...
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Schools brace for a boom on the Iron Range
As the Iron Range faces the possibility of massive construction and expansion projects totaling billions of dollars over the next 10 years, school districts are taking notice.
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Renewafuel gets IRRB backing
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Renewafuel gets IRRB backing 9/23/2008 by Beth Bily EVELETH, MN- A proposed biomass ...
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$1.6B Iron Range steel plant breaks ground
Plant will produce 2.5 million tons of steel, starting in 2012 It's a long road from India to Nashwauk.
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Essar Steel breaks ground for slab mill on Iron Range
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Essar Steel breaks ground for slab mill on Iron Range 9/19/2008 by Beth Bily NASHWAUK, MN - ...
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Time is now for Iron Range steel plant
After a nine-year kaleidoscope of owners, plans and pitfalls, the Iron Range is finally getting its steel plant.
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