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| Projects Overview
The Nokomis Deposit
Project Summary
The Duluth Complex |  
Infrastructure
The Nokomis Property and surrounding areas have significant existing infrastructure which was developed to support the historic and current taconite mines, six of which are operational and supply over 70 percent of U.S. iron ore demand. Much of the equipment and infrastructure required for taconite processing is similar to that required for processing of the ore from the Duluth Complex including crushing and grinding facilities, transportation networks and tailings facilities. The iron ore industry's need for roads, railroads and power for the last 100 years has resulted in the presence of extensive infrastructure and facility networks in this area.
Available infrastructure in the area include:
- Two Coal Fired Power Stations with capacities of 125MW and 225MW; additional power facilities are being considered for the area.
- Bulk Commodity Ports on western side of Lake Superior include Duluth, Taconite Harbor, Two Harbors, and Silver Bay. These ports have access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The ports have been used for the transport of iron ore and taconite, coal, and limestone/dolomite. Duluth is also used for the transshipment of grain, salt, cement, fuel, other bulk materials and general cargo.
- Major Railroads that serve the area are the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe; the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (CN), and the Northshore Mining Line. There are also more localized rail systems from taconite mine sites to the processing plants.
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