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Northshore Mining makes contributions to Silver Bay and Beaver Bay projects

March 8, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle

As part of an effort to make good on recent air quality violations, Northshore Mining has donated $20,000 to the cities of Silver Bay and Beaver Bay. Continue Reading

Northshore Mining to pay $240,175 in fines for air quality violations

February 16, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle

Northshore Mining Co. has agreed to pay a $240,175 penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for air quality violations that the MPCA says occurred at the company’s taconite processing plant in Silver Bay.
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Guest Commentary: Much remains on tailings study

September 23, 2010 in Lake County News-Chronicle

On the surface, the use of taconite tailings for highway and construction projects appears to be a straightforward application. Beneath the surface, the application is not that simple. Continue Reading

Northshore fined

September 16, 2010 in Lake County News-Chronicle

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Northshore Mining have reached an agreement that resolves the company’s alleged violations of state air quality rules. Northshore will pay an $11,750 civil penalty and complete required corrective actions. Continue Reading