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Mesabi Metallics Minnesota Iron Ore Project

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

Source: Rediff MoneyWiz

Project
Under Construction

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, backed by Essar Group, is developing a $2.5 billion direct reduction (DR)-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant on over 16,000 acres in northern Minnesota. The project aims to strengthen the US steel supply chain by producing premium DR-grade iron ore pellets, reducing reliance on imported raw materials, and supporting domestic steel production across various sectors i

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Metal, Steel, Aerospace & Defense, Warehouse, Automotive, Commercial
Location
Nashwauk, Minnesota, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Rediff MoneyWiz

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

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2026-07-22

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Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, backed by Essar Group, is developing a $2.5 billion direct reduction (DR)-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant on over 16,000 acres in northern Minnesota. The project aims to strengthen the US steel supply chain by producing premium DR-grade iron ore pellets, reducing reliance on imported raw materials, and supporting domestic steel production across various sectors including automotive, infrastructure, and defense. Construction is ongoing with over 750 workers onsite, targeting commercial operations later in 2026.

Original sector

Mining

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Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Minnesota

City

Nashwauk

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Sector

Metal, Steel, Aerospace & Defense, Warehouse, Automotive, Commercial

Article published date

2026-04-03

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