GENERAL29 Sept 2026
Essar Group to invest $15 billion to build largest US steel plant in Iowa
Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics will build the largest steel plant in American history in Iowa, with about $15 billion investment, US President Donald Trump announced. Production is targeted for 2030. The plant aims to make 10 million tonnes of steel a year and create 1,750 permanent jobs. Ore comes from its new $2.5 billion Minnesota mine. Indian suppliers should watch for tender openings.
Key Statutory Highlights
- US President Donald Trump announced in the Oval Office that Essar Group will build a steel plant in Iowa with $15 billion of investment.
- The plant is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of steel a year and create as many as 1,750 permanent jobs, with production aimed to start by 2030.
- The plant will use iron ore from a new mine Essar built in Minnesota for $2.5 billion, which will produce about 7.5 million tonnes of iron per year.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you supply metals, engineering or logistics services, keep an eye on this project's public announcements and vendor registrations, and check your own export or contracting position before committing.
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