Polymet Mining Corp (PLM)

[Robert H]

Cravaack Optimistic about PolyMet's Future

Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The meeting—held at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency office in Duluth—featured speakers on behalf of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers.

While well sample studies and various environmental concerns have delayed forward progress, according to Cravaack, communication among involved parties has considerably improved.

Cravaack says he's fairly certain that no other mining project has undergone such intense scrutiny in the 8th District of Minnesota.

"We are doing the best we can to making sure we meet the environmental standards that are being required—protecting our natural resources—but, at the same time, harvesting the natural resources that we need as a country," said Cravaack.

Congressman Cravaack added that—if forward progress continues uninterrupted, non ferrous mining movement could be seen as early as 2013.