Grinding or metal scratching noise when starting the car

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My 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT has a noise issue. This noise started from few months ago, cold winter, as when I start the car it makes some sort of grinding noise in the background of engine - It appears to be coming from the starter area. The noise is loud at start and eventually goes away in 5 to 10 minutes. Could this be a timing belt issue? I've droven this car for 50,600 miles in 8 years (bought as new) and never had to replace timing belts.