IRON ORE
Taconite worker health testing moving to Silver Bay
The ongoing University of Minnesota health study of current and former taconite industry workers is moving from Virginia to Silver Bay to attract more steelworkers from the eastern Iron Range.
By John Myers , August 24, 2010
Mesabi Nugget rolls out first batch 
A gallery of spectators turned out last week when Mesabi Nugget produced its first batch of iron nuggets.
January 18, 2010
Cliffs Natural Resources announces higher production expectations
Cliffs Natural Resources, the parent company of United Taconite on the Iron Range, announced increased sales volumes and production expectations in its North American operations this year.
By News Tribune , September 11, 2009
Iron ore shipments drop dramatically in the Twin Ports and Silver Bay
Iron ore pellet shipments via the Great Lakes are down two-thirds compared with last year, according to a report issued Monday by the Lake Carriers Association, a trade organization that represents the operators of U.S.-flagged vessels serving the world’s largest freshwater chain.
By News Tribune , May 12, 2009
Conflicting ballast rules confuse Great Lakes shipping agents
While Minnesota and Wisconsin share the waters of Lake Superior, their plans to thwart invasive species are very different. Shipping agents are expression frustration as the new season approaches.
By John Myers , March 10, 2009
Minorca joins wave of Range mining cutbacks
The mine near Virginia already had planned to cease production in April for maintenance work. On Monday, employees learned the plant plans to close through July.
By Peter Passi , March 03, 2009
New iron ore plant opens on Iron Range
A new producer of iron ore concentrate has emerged on the Iron Range.
March 03, 2009
Mine services firm still planning expansion in Virginia
As taconite plants across the Iron Range continue to throttle back production, at least one business catering to mining operations continues to polish its plans for an expansion.
By Peter Passi , March 02, 2009
Iron Range's new mining projects stay on track
Taking a long-term view of a profitable future, mining companies continue to move forward with several new projects on the Iron Range
By Peter Passi , February 09, 2009
Twin Ports shipping activity down for first time in six years
The 45.6 million tons of freight that flowed through docks in Duluth and Superior during the 2008-2009 season represented a decline of 4.6 percent from last year.
By Peter Passi , January 23, 2009
Great Lakes iron ore shipments down 42 percent in December
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in December dropped 42 percent from December 2007, but the full year’s shipments were up because of strong demand earlier in 2008.
January 13, 2009
December iron-ore shipments down 42 percent from 2007
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in December dropped 42 percent from December 2007.
January 12, 2009
Minntac finally gets air pollution permit
The Mountain Iron taconite facility and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have fought for years over reductions to the facility’s nitrogen oxides emissions.
By John Myers , December 13, 2008
Cliffs-Alpha merger is off
The companies announced today that the boards of directors of both companies have approved a settlement of litigation brought by Alpha in Delaware Chancery Court and the termination of the merger agreement.
November 17, 2008
Iron ore pellet shipments drop slightly
Shipments of iron ore pellets on the Great Lakes slipped slightly in October, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Lake Carriers’ Association. Nearly 5.7 million tons of iron ore were shipped during the month — about
68,000 tons or 1.2 percent less than was moved during the same month last year.
November 13, 2008
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