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Iron Mining Association of Minnesota - The mission of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota is to promote an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive, global market. Visit the IMA site for facts and figures on the mining industry today.

Iron Mining Heritage Sites - Links to tour mine sites, see equipment up close, and visit interactive museums on the Iron Range.
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Laurentian Vision Partnership - Learn more about reclamation projects through the Laurentian Vision Partnership, a coalition of stakeholders that promotes the development of productive post-mining landscapes.


Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation - Learn more about the Iron Range and its iron mining history.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands & Minerals - Information on Minnesota minerals, including interactive maps.

Minnesota Discovery Center - Telling the story of the Iron Range. Visit this website to learn about the discovery center's museum and search its research center archives. 

Minerals Education Coalition - Understanding minerals and mining through education. Includes activities and information from students K-12.

Minnesota Iron - Visit this site for information, videos, and infographics on the process, economic impact, and everyday use of iron ore.

SME - The society for mining, metallurgy, and exploration, SME's site includes a number of links for students and educators.

VIDEOS - Minerals Education Coalition - Videos include: "Iron in our Electrical World" and "The Disconnect on the Importance of Mining."



Classroom Materials

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In your material request, please include a mailing address as well as the quantities you'd like of each of the following:
  • Taconite pellet kits and magnets
  • "Taconite Rocks!" posters
  • IMA History Booklet (includes map and timeline)
  • IMA State of the Industry Brochure (outlines economic impact of industry)
  • "From Hard Rock to Ore" and "Minnesota Mining: A New Beginning" DVD

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