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Yesterday at 7:15 AM  Questions surround the recent sale between Rio Tinto and Lundin Mining Corporation

Friday, June 14, 2013  Cliffs Natural Resources has extended an iron ore pellet purchasing and sale agreement with Essar Steel Algoma Inc.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The companies have announced a $4 million community fund

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  He told police he was intoxicated and forgot where he left it

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Residents expressed their concerns about a possible gravel pit in Negaunee Township

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Negaunee Township Planning Commission will review plans for an area on County Road 510

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The next several years will be a time of transition on the Marquette Iron Range

Friday, February 15, 2013  According to a Cliffs Natural Resources spokesperson, the Empire Mine could end operations permanently if things don't change between now and 2014

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Clean-up and construction is 30 percent complete

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Planned layoffs for Cliffs Natural Resources are coming, with almost 350 workers to see pink slips

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The City of Marquette is seeking public input on safety and roads concerning increased truck traffic from Rio Tinto mine

Thursday, January 17, 2013  CEO Tom Albanese and senior executive Doug Ritchie are leaving "by mutual consent"

Friday, December 21, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder signed the mining severance tax policy in to law on Thursday, which focuses on mines like the Rio Tinto Eagle Mine in Marquette County

Friday, December 14, 2012  The legislation goes to Governor Snyder for his signature

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Marquette County Board heard an update on the controversial mining severance tax that could be passed on Wednesday