St. Louis County has a long history of mining, and the NorthMet Project provides an opportunity to responsibly develop critical minerals while supporting the local workforce and economy. NewRange is focused on leveraging existing infrastructure, labor expertise and partnerships to provide economic benefits to northeastern Minnesota.
Once permitted, NewRange plans to invest over $1 billion to responsibly construct a world class mine that will support economic growth for current and future generations.
Our NorthMet Project alone is will directly support over 1,300 jobs during operation, nearly 900 during construction, and stimulate local and regional small businesses, contractors, and suppliers.
NewRange operates in St. Louis County, MN, which has below-average household incomes and elevated poverty rates compared to the state average.
Tax contributions of $47 million annually at the state and local levels have the potential to drastically increase school district funding and improve living conditions.
Our commitment to community partnerships is evident in our 2024 cooperation agreement with the United Steelworkers and the ongoing commitment of our Project Labor Agreement with the Building Trades. Led by President and General Manager Tannice McCoy, we take pride in our 30% female workforce and remain dedicated to expanding diversity within our team.
NewRange projects provide a reliable, domestic supply chain of multiple clean energy minerals that are critical to a strong national defense.
While current U.S. copper, nickel and cobalt production is insufficient to meet domestic needs today, the United States does have the resource potential that can be unlocked with the right policies.
