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Mesabi Metallics Iron Ore Project Royalty Acquisition

Sector: Metal • Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, United States

Source: AOL

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The Metals Royalty Company is acquiring a 1% production royalty interest tied to the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The project spans over 16,000 acres and is expected to produce DR-grade pellets used in electric arc furnace steelmaking, a cleaner alternative to traditional blast furnace steel production. The acquisition is part of a $132.5 million deal, including cash a

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Sector
Metal, Steel
Location
Nashwauk, Minnesota, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
AOL

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The project “Mesabi Metallics Iron Ore Project Royalty Acquisition” is an infrastructure initiative in the Metal sector, located in Nashwauk, Minnesota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from AOL.

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The Metals Royalty Company is acquiring a 1% production royalty interest tied to the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The project spans over 16,000 acres and is expected to produce DR-grade pellets used in electric arc furnace steelmaking, a cleaner alternative to traditional blast furnace steel production. The acquisition is part of a $132.5 million deal, including cash and company stock, with financing through a PIPE raise and a proposed credit facility. First production is targeted for the second half of 2026, with full ramp-up expected in 2027.

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Mining

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United States of America (USA)

State

Minnesota

City

Nashwauk

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Metal, Steel

Article published date

2026-05-09

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