Polymet Mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota

PolyMet mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, with open pits, haul roads, and water-filled excavations.
PolyMet mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, with open pits, haul roads, and water-filled excavations.

The PolyMet mine site in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, includes open pits, haul roads, spoil piles, and water-filled excavations in the Erie Basin area. Red industrial buildings and equipment are visible across the reclaimed and active mining property.

Photo taken in August 2015.

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Industrial infrastructure and signage across Minnesota’s Iron Range, from Polymet operations to power plants and safety warnings
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