WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:

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EXIM Chairman Visits America's First New Iron Ore Mine in 50 Years as Operations Begin in Northern Minnesota

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NASHWAUK, MN. -Today, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic toured Mesabi Metallics' iron ore mine and pellet plant on Minnesota's Iron Range as the operation begins its startup.