The recall of laidoff workers at the United Taconite plant and the start of construction on a $65 million iron-ore pellet plant in Forbes, Minn., is bringing much needed good news to Minnesota’s Iron Range.
The construction project, located next door to United Taconite’s (UTAC) 51-year-old taconite plant, was first announced by United’s parent firm, Cliffs Natural Resources, in March. Construction is expected to take about eight months and employ 90 to 120 workers at various stages.
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