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NRRI News Release: MN leads innovation in hydrogen-based green iron and steel

State identified as hub for low-emission, economically feasible steel production, securing federal funding to accelerate industry transformation.

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NRRI News Release: NRRI receives $8.2M in federal funding for industry innovations

US DOE grants will address a variety of technologies aimed at efficiencies for Minnesota’s iron ore industry 

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Feasibility Study: Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) for Green Iron Plant 

NRRI received $1.34M from the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Office to examine the feasibility of constructing a hydrogen-based direct reduced iron plant in northern Minnesota. It represents a first step toward a low-carbon, secure domestic supply of iron for the U.S. steel industry, leading to innovations applied to other carbon-intensive industries.

MITI Memos