The $2.5 billion world-scale, low-cost DR-grade iron ore mine positions U.S. steel industry to break free from foreign imports from Brazil and other countries
NASHWAUK, Minn., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics), backed by Essar Group, has agreed to sell 50% of its royalty interest to The Metals Royalty Company Inc. (TMCR) for total consideration of $265 million, implying a valuation of more than $500 million for the royalty platform. The transaction with TMCR will be completed in two equal tranches of $132.5 million each: the first tranche closed on 1st June 2026, with the second tranche expected to close within 60 days. The majority of the proceeds from this transaction will be deployed toward the future growth of Mesabi Metallics.
