2022 IMA
IMA OFFICE INFORMATION
The IMA office is located in downtown Duluth , in the Medical Arts Building ( 324 West Superior Street ) in Suite 903 .
A HEALTHY MINNESOTA IRON MINING INDUSTRY
Mission Statement Promote an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive , global market .
Vision Steps The IMA will accomplish this mission by working with stakeholders to :
• Promote a stable investment environment .
• Promote environmental stewardship .
• Promote a positive public image of this vital , long-term , high-tech industry .
• Work with educators to ensure a trained and educated workforce .
• Strengthen and expand the association ' s base of support .
• Promote proactive involvement in public policies that support the industry .
• Support the social and economic well being of the communities in which we live .
THE ROLE OF THE IMA
The IMA promotes an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive , global market . It pursues that mission through public education and information , working on public policies affecting iron mining , and partnering with educational institutions .
OUR PEOPLE
The bedrock of the iron mining industry is the people who run the mines and companies that supply the products and services to the mines . They are highly educated , motivated , and experienced workers . While iron mining experiences market fluctuations like other global commodities , the one constant is having dedicated people who make mining possible .
The mines employ :
• Engineers
• Chemists
• Biologists
• Environmental managers
• Geologists
• Accountants
• Safety and health specialists
• Machinery operators
• Welders
• Instrument and control technicians
• Computer specialists
These same professions are found in support companies , which also employ trade workers who build and maintain the facilities :
• Machinists
• Construction laborers
• Heavy machinery operators
• Consulting engineers and project managers
CONTACT
324 West Superior St ., Suite 903 Duluth , MN 55802 218-722-7724 info @ taconite . org
IMA members are active in environment , education , energy , and tax policy ; they share valuable information and develop relationships .
Together we work to promote a healthy iron mining industry .
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