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1857: The steam railroad was finished to the mines Samuel P. Ely in September, 1857

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Following are those recognized in previous directories 2011 : Founder, Skillings Mining Review

2007 : The “Iron Miner”

2002 : Charles Gedeon

2010 : CAMIRO at NORCAT

2006 : Robert S. Mars Jr.

2001 : Rodney Bleifuss

2009: NRRI and Coleraine Minerals

2005 : John S. Brinzo

2000 : David N. Skillings, Jr.

2004 : D. Kelly Campbell

1999 : National Steel Pellet Co.

2003 : Al France

1998 : D avid DeLeo

Research Lab 2008 : John D. Jorgenson

1997 : Rainald W. Von Bitter 1996 : M. Thomas Moore 1995 : Clifford W. Niemi 1994 : Dr. Edward W. Davis

Every year Skillings North American Mining Directory honors an individual or company for contributions to the iron ore mining industry in the U.S. and/ or Canada. The Directory includes a dedication with a brief biographical sketch and a photograph. We welcome your suggestions of individuals or companies that you think deserve recognition.

Nominations should include a biographical sketch of the individual or a company profile of about 600 words and any supporting documentation.

Nominations that are not selected in any given year are automatically carried over for consideration in the subsequent years. Send your nominations to: Skillings Mining Review, 350 W. Avenue #1184, Venice, Florida 34284. You can also email nominations to: advertising@skillings.net. Questions about the nomination process can be directed to “Editorial” at 909-962-7321. Ext. 5 The editorial calendar at Skillings Mining Review has always evolved with current events and will continue to do so. This list of topics will serve as a framework for editorial content in 2020 but is subject to change without notice as current events and new developments dictate. Deadlines: All editorial copy, advertising orders and advertising materials must be received no later than 45 days prior to publication of the magazine. Feature articles should be submitted for consideration at least two months prior to the proposed publication date. If you have any questions call the editor on 909-962-7321 or email: advertising@skillings.net

On the cover: Excavation of hard coal mine with support system and drilling machine.

Credit: ewg3D/ gettyimages

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