Mining & Permitting: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extended the comment period on the NorthMet Mine permit for NewRange Copper Nickel, pushing submissions to Sept. 27 as the project seeks a new tailings management location and design tweaks. Industrial Policy & Costs: A White House decision on refined copper tariffs is still pending, with officials weighing reshoring benefits against the risk of higher prices for manufacturers—an issue that’s already driving inventory builds. Iron Range Air Oversight: Minnesota’s MPCA opened a public comment period on a draft air permit amendment for Mesabi Metallics, updating monitoring and allowing technical changes tied to heaters and storage tanks without changing emissions limits. Workforce & Training: Dakota BioWorx launched a pilot-scale biomanufacturing training effort aimed at building a skilled workforce for national security and supply-chain resilience. Agriculture & Skills: Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online program kicks off Sept. 21 with $18,000 in scholarships and online mentor support. Local Makers & STEM: Rochester’s Med City Makerspace is planning a 2027 opening after reaching 100 founding members, aiming to make tools and learning more accessible for healthcare-leaning STEM careers. Energy & Infrastructure: Mesabi Metallics’ permit updates and the NorthMet process both underscore how Minnesota’s industrial future hinges on permitting timelines and compliance.