At the end of every year, we seek the state’s top high school students who demonstrate potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Our Mining for Excellence scholarship rewards high achievers and helps fund their education to become the scientists, thinkers and leaders of a better tomorrow. This year there were over 40 applicants, all of whom deserve recognition for their hard work and study. “Every year, we are proud to support the next generation of talented students who bring their knowledge and passion to STEM careers,” said LaTisha Gietzen, PolyMet’s direc ..read more

Every year, we seek the state’s top high school students who demonstrate potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Our Mining for Excellence scholarship rewards high achievers and helps fund their education to become the scientists, thinkers and leaders of a better tomorrow. Finding one recipient out of the 50 exceptional nominees was no easy task, and due to capacity regulations at the Minnesota State High School Boy’s Hockey Tournament, we headed to Nisswa to present the scholarship to this year’s winner: Mary Moore of Brainerd High School was awarded a $5 ..read more

We are proud to invest in students who excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including those who may pursue careers in mining. We recently awarded our annual Mining for Excellence scholarships. And, in a first for PolyMet, we have hired a former scholarship recipient for a summer internship. Again this year, we faced challenging decisions, since we received 71 applications from outstanding students statewide. We are continually impressed with the high caliber of applicants. Meet this year’s Mining for Excellence scholarship recipients: Abigail Smith of Cloquet High School ..read more

For several years in Minnesota, PolyMet Mining has been investing in students who excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), since they are the future of industry in our region. We’ve proudly awarded $5,000 and $2,500 Mining for Excellence scholarships to eleven Minnesota high school students. The scholarship recipients have shown incredible achievements in robotics, science fairs, internships and academic projects. Now, our first winners are graduating from college. All Mining for Excellence scholarship recipients have had goals of working in STEM-related fields such as civil ..read more

After a lot of hard work to earn our permits with a relatively small but very capable group, we are adding more talented individuals to our team who are committed to safe, responsible mining and community growth. Getting ready for the next generation of miners in Minnesota is exciting work. Already this fall we hired a senior accountant and business analyst and are in the final stages of adding an electrical engineer, procurement manager, and health and safety manager. And we recently posted three more open positions that we hope to fill soon. In addition to stable, family-sustaining salaries ..read more

Becoming the first company fully permitted to develop and operate a copper-nickel-precious metals mine in northeastern Minnesota in March 2019 was a monumental achievement for PolyMet and northern Minnesota. It set us on a path toward bringing more jobs to the region, stimulating our state’s economy and operating a responsible mine. Our permits were reviewed carefully and approved by state and federal agencies, each of whom found our plans to meet strict regulations and compliance measures – far more than any other permitted mine in Minnesota. As a modern mine, we are being held to a higher st ..read more

In northeastern Minnesota, communities stick together – and we know we’re strongest when citizens, business and community leaders and policymakers work together toward a common goal. We are proud to call the Iron Range of northeastern Minnesota our home. We live, work, learn and play in many of these communities each day. Giving back and supporting our local communities are cornerstones of PolyMet’s company values. We live out our commitment of being a good neighbor through active and sustained involvement in many Iron Range communities. We’re involved in several initiatives throughout the yea ..read more

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued its Record of Decision and wetlands permit for the NorthMet project this spring, it marked both an end and a beginning. The milestone marked more than 10 years of arduous research, planning and advocacy, resulting in awarded permits that meet all applicable state and federal standards. With these permits in hand, we’ve shifted our focus to pre-construction activities necessary to open Minnesota’s first copper-nickel-precious metals mine.. Each of our permits comes with stringent environmental conditions – literally thousands in total – that we must ..read more

After more than 10 years of diligent environmental and regulatory work, we have succeeded in securing the permits we need to begin work at the NorthMet project site. We’re proud of this achievement and look forward to the increased activity and economic benefits the next phase of the project will bring to the Iron Range. Getting to this point has taken years of hard work and dedication, and we are approaching the construction phase of the project with the same level of commitment to doing things right. As we move forward, here are three things to know about the project: We are a first in Mi ..read more

If you were around the Hoyt Lakes area last fall, you likely noticed more activity at the NorthMet project site. With all the major state and federal permits now in hand, we have begun work to prepare the site for future construction and operation. All Major State and Federal Permits Issued The fall and winter of 2018/19 will go down as one of the more significant periods in PolyMet history. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pollution Control Agency issued all of their key permits for the project, including the Permit to Mine. This was the first permit ever issued by the state ..read more