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Explore Minnesota Minerals
While northeastern Minnesota has for more than a century been the nation’s largest producer of iron ore, a wealth of valuable base and precious metals reserves remain untapped amidst the region’s rich greenstone belts, sedimentary basins and intrusives.
The Duluth Complex, one of the world’s largest undeveloped mineral deposits, stretches across northeastern Minnesota and contains an estimated 4.4 billion tons of valuable copper, nickel and platinum group metal ore resources.
As worldwide demand continues to increase for products made from precious and base metals, international and domestic mineral developers have invested tens of millions in exploration, sampling and permitting operations in northeastern Minnesota.
We extend an invitation for you to Explore Minnesota. Following are six reasons why you should accept our invitation to Explore Minnesota:
1. Minnesota has excellent mineral potential.
2. Minnesota has an extensive geological database.
3. Minnesota has land for exploration.
4. Minnesota has a century-long tradition of mining.
5. Minnesota has trained workers and support industries.
6. Minnesota has roads, rails, and power.
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