Minnesota's iron ore mine revival could support green steel production

A new mining project in Minnesota's Iron Range aims to supply ore for domestic green steel manufacturing, potentially supporting decarbonization of a carbon-intensive industrial sector.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

65d Canary Media Could a new iron ore mine turn Minnesota into a green steel powerhouse? — An enormous shed sits on a ridge northeast of Calumet, Minnesota, along the state’s Iron Range , visible for miles to drivers rushing by on Highway 169.

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Discussion

Bluesky: @ericwesoff.bsky.social Eric Wesoff · 65d ago · 4 ♥ Oh, a 5,000 word article on green steel, unions, and economic development? Yes please. · @ericwesoff.bsky.social Eric Wesoff · 65d ago · 2 ♥ A new iron mine and production facility is coming to Minnesota’s Iron Range. Could its green steel ambitions revive the region? · @ericwesoff.bsky.social Eric Wesoff · 65d ago · 0 ♥ www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...

Appeared in: 2026-07-23 (#8) · 2026-07-24 (#17)

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