Dossier
Iron Range
Coverage of Iron Range in the Nexus archive.
- Could a new iron ore mine turn Minnesota into a green steel powerhouse?
Mesabi Metallics, an iron ore mine in Minnesota developed by Essar Group, is set to become the state's first new iron mine in 50 years. The $2.5 billion facility aims to produce iron pellets for green steel production, with operations expected to start this fall.
- Could a new iron ore mine turn Minnesota into a green steel powerhouse?
A proposed iron ore mine near Calumet, Minnesota, on the Iron Range could position the state as a green steel production hub. The site, visible from Highway 169, is accessible via a county road leading to Nashwauk, a small town with approximately 950 residents.