ST. PAUL, MN – State Representative Roger Skraba, R-Ely, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 1 today which affirms the Minnesota House of Representatives commitment to encouraging Minnesota’s technology and medical companies to utilize Minnesota-mined minerals when manufacturing products.
“Since taking office in January, a top priority of mine has been advocating for safe and responsible mining in Minnesota that supports our communities, region, and state,” said Skraba. “Mining is part of our past, present, and future and it is important for lawmakers to affirm our commitment to making sure that our communities can thrive and reach their full potential. Let’s invest in Minnesota and the best workforce in the world.”
The resolution reads in part:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota, the Senate concurring, that Minnesota's manufacturers of technologically advanced products, and companies that purchase them, including energy utilities, are strongly encouraged to conduct research into the origin of the products and materials that are part of their supply chains and to endeavor to support products made using Minnesota-mined minerals and that the State of Minnesota support research into technologies that, as with the taconite pelletizing process, enable economically marginal mineral resources to be fully utilized.
The resolution was signed by Reps. Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, Ben Davis, R-Merrifield, Jeff Dotseth, R-Kettle River, and Natalie Zeleznikar, R-Fredenberg Township.
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