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IMA COMMITTEES
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
The goal of the Public Information
Committee is to support the Iron Mining
Industry in media, education, career and
workforce development to assure the pub-
lic’s perception of industry is favorable and
supportive.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Bob Poulter, GPM Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENT: Champion
responsible mining in an environmentally
sustainable manner to provide resources
that meet society’s needs.
• Sharing best management practices
• Promoting cooperation/improving com-
munication between industry, agencies and
other stakeholders
• Working towards consistent interpretation
of policies and regulations
• Acquiring/advancing/applying environ-
mental knowledge
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chrissy Bartovich, U.S.
Steel Minnesota Ore Operations
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The membership committee continues to
work on recruiting new members to the IMA.
Our efforts include the evaluation of mem-
bers’ classifications. We as a committee con-
tinue promoting the IMA and the benefits of
being involved in the IMA as members.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Jim Pauling, Tricon
Wear Solutions
SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENT: Promote the
continuous improvement of safety in
our mines and plants for all employees,
contractors, visitors, guests and other
stakeholders by:
• Sharing best safety practices
• Opening and improving communication
between industry, labor and government
• Assuring consistent interpretation of stan-
dards and regulations
• Acquiring/advancing safety-based knowl-
edge and new skill sets
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Bryan Baird, United
Taconite
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
The IMA Workforce Committee’s responsibil-
ity is to assure the Producer and Supplier
Members understand workforce needs. The
committee will work with educators and
agencies to assure a well-trained and skilled
work force is available to meet present and
future work force needs.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Matt Thibodeau,
Thibodeau, Johnson & Feriancek LLP
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