Monthly Archives: May 2019

Minnesota Ranked as Top Five Nonfuel Mining State in the U.S.

Posted May 31, 2019

The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is pleased to announce that Minnesota has been named a top five mining state for nonfuel mineral commodities for the year 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Minerals Information Center ranked states by 2018 value of nonfuel mineral production, including iron ore and other commodities such as sand,…

White House Trade Advisor Dr. Peter Navarro Joins Regional Industry Leaders for Roundtable Discussion

Posted May 13, 2019

Today the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) joined mining executives, elected officials, labor and business leaders in welcoming Dr. Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center in Duluth, MN. The roundtable discussion, hosted by U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber, highlighted the importance of the Section 232 trade action which resulted in tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. Section 232…

Women’s Mining Coalition Meets with Congressional Offices and Completes 27th Annual Washington D.C. Fly-In

Posted May 10, 2019

The week of April 29, 2019, Women’s Mining Coalition (WMC) hosted the 27th annual Fly-In to facilitate connections with legislators, agencies and other professionals in Washington D.C., discussing current mining issues and policies. Participating women, including Kelsey Johnson, Iron Mining Association of Minnesota President, work in hardrock, coal and industrial minerals industries and for companies…

The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota Welcomes Cyndi Frick as Executive Coordinator

Posted May 1, 2019

The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) – the trade association that  represents Minnesota’s iron mines and the companies that supply goods and services to the iron mines – is pleased to welcome Cyndi Frick as Executive Coordinator. “We’re thrilled to welcome Cyndi to the IMA team,” said Kelsey Johnson, IMA President. “Cyndi’s background proves…