Star Tribune | Opinion
Julie Lucas
October 18, 2023
https://www.startribune.com/editorial-counterpoint-mine-foes-are-the-ones-staging-an-end-run/600313222/?refresh=true

There is a side to the Twin Metals Minnesota story that is far less dramatic and conspiratorial than portrayed in “Mining firm again threatens the BWCA” (Editorial, Oct. 15). And yes, there are some points where those of us who think the proposed project should get a fair shake at environmental review would agree with the Star Tribune’s Editorial Board.

Let’s start with the other side of the story.

Twin Metals’ choice to continue exploring for minerals on private land where it holds valid mineral leases is not, as the online headline said, an “end run” around anything. Twin Metals is exercising a right it acquired years ago when it purchased the mineral leases from the state of Minnesota and private landowners to explore potential mineral deposits.

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