• Butler Taconite operated the site from 1967-1984, producing 120 million long tonnes of ore and 39 million tonnes of concentrate until closing upon the bankruptcy of Wheeling Steel, a principal owner.
• Extensive drilling of 1,600+ holes and prior operating data confirm the remaining 100-year reserve.
• The 20,000 to 24,000 acre project area meets requirements for tailings disposal and plant site buffer.
• Key nearby infrastructure includes two 36” natural gas pipelines, a sizeable power grid, two rail carriers, and the sea port of Duluth, Minn., 80 miles southeast.

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