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I have confidence in mining. I see exciting opportunities in it.

We are not in the business of iron ore. Whatever captive iron ore sources we have, we use it to make steel.

You have to have a globally competitive mining dispensation.

If you want improvements in coal, you've got to keep people in the business.

In some cases, it's not just about cleaning up the factories. It's about cleaning up the nearby rivers and lakes that have been tainted with heavy metals.

Even as technology becomes increasingly critical to the way we live our lives, power our world and defend our shores, the United States has allowed the production of minerals crucial in the creation of these advanced products to slide.

The steel business is a local business. We do believe in the U.S. economy and would like to have a strong, balanced presence here.