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ELECTRIC CARS AND SOLAR CELLS RELY ON CHINESE MINERALS. HERE’S HOW TO CURB THE RISKS.

THE WASHINGTON POST – August 25, 2023: The U.S. transition to cleaner energy technology is underway, supported by new incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. Benefits to the planet could be significant. Yet so could the geopolitical risks to the United States. Moving from fossil fuels to wind and solar power means shifting from reliance on resources the United States produces to reliance on imported ones. And for many of the materials — lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt — the United States’ long-term adversary China is a key producer, processor or both.

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LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT FINDS TWIN METALS WILL PRODUCE LOW-CARBON CRITICAL MINERALS NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

Ely, Minn., July 6, 2023 – A life cycle assessment report was recently published on the Twin Metals Minnesota project in comparison to global averages for copper and nickel concentrate production. The report confirms that Twin Metals will be a low-carbon producer of the critical minerals needed in the fight against climate change…. More >

RANKED: WORLD’S BIGGEST NICKEL PROJECTS

MINING.com – May 1, 2023: Nickel is a crucial component in the batteries that power electric vehicles, and as the the world shifts towards full electrification, data from International Nickel Study Group shows a massive 22% year on year jump in January for global nickel production. At the current pace, mined nickel output is set to exceed 3.2 million tonnes per year. … More >

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TWIN METALS STATEMENT ON THE DNR’S NONFERROUS MINING RULE DECISION

Ely, Minn., May 31, 2023 – Twin Metals Minnesota is currently reviewing the Minnesota DNR’s order related to the state’s nonferrous mining rules. Minnesota’s nonferrous mining rules establish some of the most rigorous standards in the world. They were developed over the course of three decades of comprehensive studies and public review. We remain committed to advancing a modern mining project that is protective of the environment and that meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. The need for a domestic supply of responsibly sourced minerals has never been greater. We look forward to continuing our work with DNR and other stakeholders to move forward a project that is safe for workers and the environment, is supportive of the region’s communities, and that serves as a sustainable producer of the raw materials needed in the transition to a clean energy future…. More >

TWIN METALS CHOSEN AS GOOD NEIGHBOR BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENT BY THE ELY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Ely, Minn., April 14, 2023 – Twin Metals Minnesota was honored to be selected as a 2023 recipient of the “Good Neighbor Business Award” from the Ely Chamber of Commerce this week. … More >