In Wednesday's Star Tribune, Jennifer Bjorhus reported in PolyMet review ordered by court:
Finding "substantial evidence of procedural irregularities," the Minnesota Court of Appeals handed a victory to environmentalists Tuesday, ordering that a district court review the state's handling of a key water quality permit for PolyMet Mining.
The ruling marks the third inqúiry that has been launched into a permit issued late last year by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier this month, the EPA's Inspector General opened an investigation into the agencies' handling of the permit, and then Minnesota Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles said he would conduct a review.
Meanwhile, Glencore has secured a majority ownership in PolyMet. At the Timberjay, Marshall Helmberger pulls no punches in Glencore assumes majority control of PolyMet, delineating the Swiss-based company's worldwide record.
Head over and read more about what that record is.
Photo: The abandoned iron ore processing plant that will be repurposed as a copper facility.
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