Next generation ire ore industry feedstock study appropriation

SF 3110 appropriates $750,000 from Minnesota's renewable development account to fund a study by the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute. The study examines potential raw materials (feedstock) for a next-generation iron ore industry, including resources like iron ore, energy, water, hydrogen, biomass, and infrastructure for cross-industry applications such as liquid fuels. The institute must submit an interim report by May 15, 2027, and a final report by May 15, 2028, to relevant legislative committees. This bill directly affects the University of Minnesota's research institute and the future development of Minnesota's iron ore industry.