MINNESOTA: LEADING THE WORLD

Minnesota is poised to become a global leader in supplying critical and strategic metals, such as copper and nickel, that are essential to our way of life.
This is an exciting opportunityone that will create thousands of jobs for Minnesotans and generate tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue annually. And, with modern mining and processing technology and some of the strongest regulatory standards in the world, we will do it in a way that is environmentally responsible. Currently, the U.S. imports signicant amounts of these metals, supporting nations whose mining practices not only may harm their local environments, but also that of other countries, including our own. We can start changing that by setting the standard for environmentally responsible mining and supplying the raw materials we depend onright here in Minnesota.

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABILITY

Mining will create a surge in high-paying jobs for Minnesotans and investment in our state for generations to come.

Jobs for Minnesotans

Thousands of family-sustaining Minnesota jobs Millions of hours of construction trades and labor jobs

Jobs for Generations

Possibly 100 years, or longer

Money for Schools

$2 billion for Minnesota School Trust Fund, providing funds for every school district in Minnesota

Tax Dollars for Cities

Tens of millions of dollars in local and state revenues annually

Projections, based on current planned projects, provided by University of Minnesota Duluth Labovitz School of Business and Economics and Minnesota DNR

www.miningminnesota.com

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Minnesota has a thorough and comprehensive environmental review and permitting process. All companies will be required to meet or exceed all standards, assuring air and water quality is protected.

Environmentally responsible mining practices assuring our quality of life:

Hydrometallurgical processing method that unlike smelting, eliminates most air emissions Compact mining footprint, reducing surface impacts Multiple safeguards preventing acid rock drainage and protecting water quality Progressive reclamation of mine lands, including nancial assurance protecting taxpayers, and in some cases leaving the site cleaner than it was

Mineral Deposits
St. Louis Lake Cook

One of the worlds largest deposits of copper, nickel and platinum group metals
A deposit with more than 4 billion tons already identied, the Duluth Complex is one of the largest copper, nickel, and precious metal deposits globally.

WE INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE

MINING MINNESOTA Frank Ongaro, Executive Director

ABOUT MINING MINNESOTA

c 218.393.2301 m fongaro@miningminnesota.com
www.miningminnesota.com

Mining Minnesota is a membership organization committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible critical and strategic metals mining development. Driven by a diverse coalition of organizations, companies and individuals, Mining Minnesota will bring growth and job creation to the state through the responsible development of Minnesotas natural resources.

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