https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld Polymet Northmet Mine en-us 2017-12-21 20:39:20 UTC 2025-10-24 20:10:01 UTC hello@padlet.com sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/217788328 - The NorthMet will give the state of MN a little over half a billion dollars to insure that environmental cleanup will happen.
-  "The amount of financial assurance is calculated to cover the cost of closing and reclaiming the mine, in addition to long-term water treatment needed to meet state and federal pollution standards."
-  "And the other piece that's critically important is this mix of cash, and letters of credit, and bonds, they need to be bankruptcy proof." - Assistant DNR Commissioner Barb Naramore

Also, this article is from Minnesota Public Radio News, part of the National Public Radio Network, which is known for being a credible source of information.

]]> 2017-12-21 20:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/217788328 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/224447825 EBS0host
My purpose for saving this article is to show the potential negative impact of the PolyMet NorthMet Mine on both Human and Environmental health. It also discuses how the economic impact of a Copper-Nickel Mine in Colombia actually impacted the local economy - in a negative way.

]]> 2018-01-24 21:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/224447825 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/225235457 This is the website for the city of Babbitt, MN. Babbitt is the nearest town of where the mine and processing sites are located. What is interesting is that on the city's webpage are the logos and links to three mining companies that have or are planing on having mines in that town. There must be a reason why these are there...]]> 2018-01-26 21:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/225235457 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227335054 This website is primarily against Copper-Nickel Mining and is dedicated toward explaining the reasons why it is bad. It is really good to have this so that I can get the full scope of both the risks and the prevention measures of what is happening.]]> 2018-02-02 01:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227335054 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227336221 Polymet Mining is the one mine that is most likely to be opened, this is information on their website discussing the many reasons why the mine is a good thing. The one problem is that this will be very much biased towards opening the mine.]]> 2018-02-02 01:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227336221 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227336923 Obviously against the mine, but the only sources against it are political bills for it, not scientific evidence.]]> 2018-02-02 01:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227336923 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227338440 This article discusses previous events that Minnesotans had with Mining and Pollution. In the Early-Mid 1900's, there was a taconite processing plant in northern Minnesota along Lake Superior. They discharged their liquid waste into the lake. As the years went by, a delta began to form from that waste, eventually adding 1/3 of a mile of land. Eventually in a one-year trial the company was sued by local citizens for the environmental and health damages. This article shows some of the struggle between keeping mines and mining processing plants open so people can keep their jobs, and the desire to protect both humans and the environment. ]]> 2018-02-02 01:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/227338440 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230201128 - The Copper-Nickel mine is in a large area of sulfite, exposing this could easily create sulfuric acid, which would be devastating to the environment. A mine in a similar situation in Montana ended up killing several flocks of geese. This article is from the National Audubon Society, an organization that started and still primarily focuses on the study of birds and keeping their habitats healthy. Because of their many years of research they are a credible source, but they are biased in favor of the environmental side of issues such as the Polymet Northmet mining project.]]> 2018-02-09 20:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230201128 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230203915 According to PolyMet Mining, the sight will release less mercury into the air and water per year than the average rainfall in that area releases.]]> 2018-02-09 20:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230203915 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230205001 This is similar to the one "Bad History of Mining", only from the Minnesota Historical society... The important part of this particular article is that it is from a very credible source, the Minnesota Historical Society. That means that I gain credibility by using this source instead of ]]> 2018-02-09 20:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230205001 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230205520 This is a photo taken by NASA showing an image of a copper-mine in Arizona, it also shows a sort of pollution.]]> 2018-02-09 20:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/230205520 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239494554 In a similar mine in Montana, there were many (possibly hundreds of geese) that landed in acidic water from the mine and killed them. This is a huge concern for Minnesota because of the mines that have been in the planning stages are near the Boundary Water Canoe Area, a place where people from all over the country and the world come to enjoy the natural beauty of this area.]]> 2018-03-08 03:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239494554 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239502243 This article is important because it discusses on how the sulfur can be neutralized to prevent acidic damage. This assists the pro side for the Northmet mine because it shows a very practical way to help prevent groundwater and other forms of pollution long-term. The other important part of this article is that it discusses another recent copper-nickel mine in Wisconsin that used these techniques and followed regulations, to this day no pollution has been detected. One notable thing about this particular mine in Wisconsin is that it is near a river, which was not polluted at all during the mining process and since the mine has been shut down. One thing to consider is MinnPosts credibility. Another article on my padlet is from MinnPost, and it discusses why the mine should never happen. Because there are two contradictory articles, this shows that MinnPost is trying to get as many perspectives on this story as possible.]]> 2018-03-08 04:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239502243 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239503935 This article is important because it discusses how the Northmet Mine will bring jobs to a region of Minnesota that is struggling Financially. (Remember, MPR NEWS is a credible source). This is a major reason why so many people are for the mine.]]> 2018-03-08 04:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239503935 sc967635 https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239696716 After all of my research, I have determined that if all the regulations are followed, I am in favor of the Northmet Mine. The best way to make sure that all regulations are followed is to inform the public about this information.

I decided that my audience for my final outcome is the Young Adults of Minnesota, because whatever good or bad things that happen will affect them the most. Also, several other similar mines in the area are in the planning stages. Though none of these other mines have been close to being approved, this issue is only to continue over the next few decades.

To reach my audience, I decided that a website would be the best way. Websites through Weebly are inexpensive to develop, they are also free for anyone who has access to the internet to get the information. I decided to use my most credible and informative sources to develop information on both the pros and the cons to the mine. I understand all of the concerns about the mine and agree with them. The hope is whoever looks at this website will become concerned and aware of the Minnesota Mining Issues, and become interested in voicing their opinion to local politicians. Hopefully this can provide a better future economy in Minnesota without compromising our most precious natural resources.]]> 2018-03-08 15:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sc967635/t3mrvx7ce3ld/wish/239696716