Mesabi Metallics Company, LLC is proposing to operate a mine, taconite processing facility, and tailings basin located in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Activities at this facility will include open-pit taconite mining, crushing, concentrating, pelletizing, and tailings disposal.
Discussion at this public meeting will include the drafts of the NPDES/SDS wastewater permit, the Part 70 air permit, and the 401 water quality certification.
Global: Comment on draft permits for Mesabi Metallics
Public meeting presentation
The MPCA held a public meeting to discuss draft certification and permits at the Nashwauk Keewatin School on Jan. 14, 2026. To request presentation slides from the meeting, please email Lisa.Weidemann@state.mn.us with the subject line “Mesabi Metallics PowerPoint.”