Why are you an IMA member? Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP) has a longstanding commitment to supporting the mining industry in northern Minnesota and across the country. We recognize the vital role mining plays in the region’s economy and infrastructure, and we value the partnerships we’ve built with industry leaders who are dedicated to responsible…
Alex Schwenk Field Engineer-IRWO Why are you an IMA member? Dyno Nobel supports the IMA to ensure we are doing our part to promote a healthy iron ore industry. The communities that our families and friends live in rely on the success of each of these taconite operations and the challenging futures they…
Ryan Siats Vice President Senior Environmental Consultant Why are you an IMA member? Barr Engineering Co. is a proud IMA member due to our long-standing relationship and shared commitment to the iron mining industry. Our membership with IMA allows us to: Support the industry: By being part of IMA, we actively contribute to the…
CHISHOLM, Minn.—Kristen Vake, Executive Director of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) recently appeared on Almanac North to discuss the importance of STEM education on the iron mining industry’s future. As Minnesota’s iron mining industry celebrates 140 years of mining excellence this year, Vake noted the industry’s evolution. With artificial intelligence, advanced environmental monitoring…
United States Steel Corporation’s (“U. S. Steel”) Minnesota Ore Operations in the Mesabi Iron Range of northern Minnesota contributed $1.8 billion to the local and state economy in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), according to an economic impact report released today. The report further concludes that U. S. Steel’s economic activity supported or sustained 5,284 jobs. Facilities in this region include Minntac in Mt. Iron and Keetac in Keewatin.
The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is pleased to announce that we have rescheduled our Annual Dinner for February 17, 2022. Join us for this year’s annual dinner, back in person at the brand-new Iron Trail Motors Event Center! Guest speakers include local business and regional leaders. This event is for IMA members only…
The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is pleased to announce that Minnesota has, once again, been named a top-five mining state for nonfuel mineral commodities for the year 2021 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Minnesota ranked fifth by the value of nonfuel mineral production, including iron ore and other commodities such as sand, gravel,…
In divisive times such as these it’s important to remember what has brought us together, what’s united us. Over the course of time, we’ve worked together to implement innovation. Most recently, we’ve worked together to make the iron mining industry more competitive globally by controlling energy costs, all the while making strategic investments to grow…
The public comment period for the sulfate standard is currently open until June 30th. Last month, the IMA was contacted by the MPCA. The MPCA said that the EPA was requiring enforcement of the 10 mg/L sulfate standard in wild rice waters. If implemented, this outdated standard would add incredible cost and burden to the…