{"id":735,"date":"2014-03-09T19:21:22","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T00:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elyminnesota.com\/blog\/?p=735"},"modified":"2014-03-09T19:32:53","modified_gmt":"2014-03-10T00:32:53","slug":"pro-mining-meeting-in-ely-mn-featuring-james-skurla-and-tommy-rukavina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elyminnesota.com\/blog\/pro-mining-meeting-in-ely-mn-featuring-james-skurla-and-tommy-rukavina\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Mining meeting in Ely, MN featuring James Skurla and Tommy Rukavina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 35 pro-mining advocates met Wed. March 5, 2014 at Amici&#8217;s in Ely, MN to promote and discuss the benefits of mining in Minnesota. The main speaker was James Skurla from the University of Minnesota Duluth who presented his report on The Economic Impact of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Mining. \u00a0Unfortunately, the title of his talk is a misnomer. \u00a0Mr. Skurla quickly points out that his study was not a cost benefits analysis, but that this type of economic study is useful none the less. \u00a0And, he is correct a benefits analysis is useful when comparing multiple projects. \u00a0This however is a Benefits analysis only with no other competing projects or alternative options for comparison. \u00a0A true Cost\/Benefits analysis of hard \u00a0rock mining can be seen <a title=\"Dr. Tom Power Cost &amp; Benefits of Mining in Minnesota\" href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/YDJvce1-XQQ\">here: Dr. Power&#8217;s Cost\/Benefits analysis of hard rock mining.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There were four speakers at this event, sponsored by Up North Jobs, Ely Echo, &amp; Mining Minnesota. \u00a0James Skurla, Tommy Rukavina, Jay Maki, and Bill Erzar. \u00a0Due to the length of the overall program each speaker will be presented here in order of appearance at the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>James Skurla, U of M Duluth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ByQj1NlD_0Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Representative Tommy Rukavian<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1J32JO27qY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ely Resident Jay Maki<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k5n6RY9gzPA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ely Resident Bill Erzar<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXuq_USSkkA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The facts presented by these individuals is definately not in question. \u00a0The declining population, declining school enrollment, and non optimal economic conditions in Ely is well understood by all. \u00a0The fact that the Taconite industry has contributed GREATLY to the state and local communities specifically is WITHOUT doubt.<\/p>\n<p>The solution to Ely&#8217;s problems is or should be up for debate and we would agree with Bill Erzar that it would be best if we all worked together to do so. \u00a0The belief that Non-Ferrous mining in this region could be the panacea for all ills and will be done in an environmentally safe manner is an unproven \u00a0unscientific belief and should be open for discussion. \u00a0We all should demand \u00a0the mining companies PR and promises be proven scientifically beyond all reasonable doubt. \u00a0Designing and building a project based on belief, hoping to patch any errors as we go, is a certain recipe for disaster especially in Non-Ferrous mining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 35 pro-mining advocates met Wed. 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