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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.

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The top iron ore producing states in the United States are Minnesota, Michigan, and Utah. Minnesota is the largest producer, accounting for the majority of domestic iron ore production. Michigan and Utah also have significant iron ore mining operations.

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Mines in Minnesota, Michigan, and three other states shipped about $1.21 billion worth of usable iron ore in 2001, down from the $1.56 billion shipped in 2000.

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