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North Star Manganese update: company says Preliminary Economic Assessment shows project merit; local permitting and studies to continue
Summary
Representatives for North Star Manganese and Electric Metals told the Emily City Council the project's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) shows economic potential; next steps include drilling, metallurgical work, siting and environmental studies and initiation of permitting discussions with state and federal agencies.
Rick Sandri, representing North Star Manganese (NSM), updated the Emily City Council on Oct. 14 after Electric Metals and NSM released a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Sandri said the PEA, now available via the company's press release, outlines project terms and supporting elements and indicates the project has economic merit sufficient to justify advancing to the next phase. He reported that NSM and Electric Metals relocated offices to Saint Paul in September to be nearer state regulators, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health and the Pollution Control Agency.
Sandri listed planned next steps: drilling, metallurgy and flowsheet optimization, siting and logistics work, and environmental and hydrologic studies necessary to reach pre‑feasibility. He said technical visits and core assessments will continue into fall and winter 2025 and that NSM will continue discussions with the DNR on mineral lease applications into 2026. Sandri said future activities and contracting will be announced in Electric Metals' press releases as they occur.
Council discussion noted the PEA and potential local engagement with communities, Native tribes and regional businesses as part of project development and permitting, but no council action was taken at the meeting on the project.
