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Iron Range’s Big Comeback Begins | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Iron Range is roaring back with Mesabi Metallics, the state’s first new iron mine in 50 years, set to launch this fall with $2.5 billion investment and 350+ new jobs. This cutting-edge facility will produce clean, cost-competitive iron pellets for global steel mills, using advanced grinding and pelletizing tech—and even eyeing hydrogen-powered processes to slash emissions. More than just mining, it’s a revival for a region battered by automation and overseas competition, with state and industry leaders now eyeing critical minerals and green steel tech to secure the Iron Range’s…
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