Description: Mining production tax paid in lieu of property taxes generated $120,000,000 in 2025 (payable 2026) for local units of government in the Taconite Assistance Area. RAMS members are encouraged to please join us at the NESC in Mt. Iron for a presentation by Jason Janisch from IRRR titled: “Trends Influencing the Great Lakes Iron Ore Market.” He will explore how Minnesota’s iron ore industry has and is evolving, as well as the key factors shaping its future, from sustainability and innovation to collaboration across the Iron Range and Great Lakes region. This will be an informative event for RAMS members as we seek to understand our place in the evolving local and global supply chains, as well as cultivating a better understanding of the Iron Ore Market and Industry.