When was it published?

October 8, 1953 in Twin City Observer

Story October 8, 1953

Twin City Observer

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Taconite Processing, Kiln Maintenance, James Lloyd, Ore Conservation, Minnesota Iron Industry

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota

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What is this article about?

James Lloyd risks extreme heat inside a 2400°F kiln near Virginia, Minnesota, to break clinkers while taconite is processed into nodules for iron production, aiding ore conservation and the industry's future competitiveness.

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IT'S 2400° INSIDE THIS KILN which is processing taconite near Virginia, Minnesota! James Lloyd rides a 45-foot long boring bar to break clinkers off the kiln's inner walls. Inside the kiln taconite concentrates are being cooked to form nodules or balls, hard enough to ship to the blast furnace. Processing like this is complicated and costly-but it's an important phase of ore conservation to extend the life of the industry in this state. Taconite and low grade ores can keep the iron ranges working for generations to come. That is, if the concentrated products can be delivered at the steel mills at costs competitive with ores from other areas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Heroic Act

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Taconite Processing Kiln Maintenance James Lloyd Ore Conservation Minnesota Iron Industry

What entities or persons were involved?

James Lloyd

Where did it happen?

Near Virginia, Minnesota

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Key Persons

James Lloyd

Location

Near Virginia, Minnesota

Story Details

James Lloyd rides a 45-foot boring bar inside a 2400° kiln to remove clinkers during taconite processing, which forms hard nodules for shipment to blast furnaces, supporting ore conservation and the Minnesota iron industry's longevity through competitive costs.