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    Governor Approves Chippewa to Take Over Essar Steel Minnesota

    Written by Sandy Williams


    Governor Mark Dayton expressed his support of Chippewa Capital Partners to revive the Essar Steel Minnesota iron ore mining site. In an open letter to people on the Iron Range, Dayton said Chippewa has satisfied its obligations under the bankruptcy proceedings and may move forward with plans to construct a taconite pellet plant.

    Chippewa has secured a binding commitment for $250 million in financing and a letter of intent for another $250 million equity investment in the project. The company has designated $39.5 million to repay debts owed to vendors and has found a Chinese customer for its pellets.

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