Cliffs to invest $75 million into Northshore mining WDIO: Eyewitness News Northshore Mining has been making direct-reduced (DR) grade pellets for years at the plant in Silver Bay. But because the plant was not built for that type of production, it’s not as efficient as it could be. But that is going to change, when…
Mischaracterization of Minnesota iron miners egregious, IMA president says The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) takes exception to recent comments made by anti-mining activists in a New York Times Magazine article insinuating miners and mining supporters in Minnesota are “resentful,” “do not know this world exists,” and “want somebody to just give them a…
Iron Mining Association membership “eye opening” for Hallett Dock The Iron Mining Association of MN (IMA) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The association represents Minnesota’s iron mines and more than 150 businesses that supply goods and services to the industry. Up until 1992, the only members of the IMA’s predecessor associations were the mining companies…
Another strong month for iron ore shipments Duluth News Tribune Taconite shipping had another great month in August thanks to global trade and a robust regional economy. Read more.
Jasper Engineering promotes a ‘vibrant and healthy region’ through 25 years of Iron Mining Association membership Iron mining has long been an economic driver of Northeast Minnesota – and Jasper Engineering & Equipment Company’s single largest market. So when the Iron Mining Association of MN (IMA) was founded in 1992 to represent not only the…
Minnesota iron exports surge in second quarter Minnesota’s iron mining industry contributed to an increase in state exports, according to a recent release from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). According to the release, Minnesota companies exported $5.1 billion worth of manufactured, mining, and agricultural products in the second quarter of 2017…
Minnesota second-quarter export jump 7 percent to $5.1 billion Star Tribune Minnesota exports jumped 7 percent during the second quarter, with sales of $5.1 billion in manufactured, mined and farmed products, state officials reported Thursday. Read more.
State, iron mining officials discuss School Trust Lands State legislators, county officials, and state regulators toured School Trust Lands last week before meeting with iron mining officials to discuss this little-known facet of K-12 funding in Minnesota. School trust lands are set aside by the state constitution and account for tens of millions of dollars…
Range could play a role in Harvey rebuild Mesabi Daily News The Iron Range and U.S. steelmakers could experience a mini-boom of sorts when recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey begin, analysts say. Read more.
Iron Mining Association of MN to build #MnMined pride at State Fair The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is returning to the Great Minnesota Get-Together with its #MnMined message. The trade association, which represents the iron mines and more than 150 companies who sell goods and services to the mines, will be at Dan…