Inside the Nation's Only Nickel Mine | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Congressman Cal Warwas just toured the Eagle Mine in Michigan—the only nickel mine operating in the U.S.—and was impressed by its small footprint and quiet operation. Owned by Talon Metals, the mine cleverly repurposes the historic Humboldt mill for nickel processing and features a reverse osmosis water treatment plant. The visit, attended by the Range delegation and Iron Range Resources, offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how modern resource extraction is adapting old infrastructure for new uses, proving that even niche operations play a vital role in today’s economy. Support the…