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Minnesota and Michigan produce 99% of iron ore mined in the United States.

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Minnesota and what other state have a lot of iron?

I think it's New York.


What is Minnesota's state rock?

Minnesota's state mineral is iron ore.


Which state has the largest iron ore deposits?

Minnesota is known to have the largest iron ore deposits in the United States, particularly in the Mesabi Iron Range. The state's iron ore is mainly used in steel production.


When did Minnesota become a US state?

Minnesota gained statehood in 1858 it became the 32nd US state. The state was rich in iron ore.


What state had iron ore deposits in 1890-1920?

Minnesota


What is Minnesota's state mineral?

The state "gem" in the Lake Superior Agate. I am not sure there is a "Sate mineral" though iron ore has played a major role in Minnesota's history and economy due to the Iron Range in the Northern part of the state.


What important industry is in the state of MN?

There are many important industries in Minnesota, one industry is iron-ore mining. Minnesota supplies 70% of all the iron ore produced in the United States. If you drive an American car, it probably has steel in it that was made from Minnesota iron ore.


Which state mines the most iron ore?

Minnesota. On the Cuyuna, Vermillion, Gunflint, and Mesabi ranges. This I know because I'm from the area.


What states produce the most iron ore?

Minnesota produces about 70-percent of the iron ore in the United States. Michigan produces the bulk of the other 25-percent. Minnesota produces approximately 40-million tons of iron ore annually.


In which state is the Mesabi range?

The Mesabi Iron Range is in the Northeastern part of the state of Minnesota. Cities like Viriginia, and Hibbing are near the Iron Range. The Iron range is near Lake Superior and iron ore mined there is often shipped from Lake Superior port cities like Duluth over great lake water ways to steel plants.


Minnesota led the world in the mining of what element?

Minnesota led the world in the mining of iron ore.


Why isn't iron or other certain transition metals used in constructive instead of the alkali metals?

Iron is used !