Who can become a member of the IMA-and why you should
If your company offers products or services used in mining, you should be a member of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA).
You will better understand the industry, the issues facing it and how you can benefit from relationships with others in the industry.
You can become a member of the IMA.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Membership dues guidelines are based on annual sales to the industry.
| MEMBER TYPE | DUES |
| Producer-those that mine the ore and produce | Based on production levels |
| Sustaining-sales to the industry exceeding $3 million annually | $3,300 |
| Supporting-sales to the industry of $500,000 to $3 million a year | $1,650 |
| Contributing-sales to the industry of up to $500,000 a year | $550 |
Membership dues support critical IMA activities:
- Public affairs efforts to ensure that laws and regulations support or at a minimum don't impede the progress of the industry.
- Public information efforts to raise awareness of the industry, its contributions to the state and nation and its challenges.
- Educational partnerships with schools and higher education institutions to ensure that students learn about the industry, its contributions to society and potential employment opportunities.
Membership in the IMA offers significant benefit-above and beyond the support provided to a critical Minnesota industry. Members receive:
- Updates from the IMA Office.
- A quarterly newsletter highlighting the industry and association members.
- An IMA Member Kit, which includes a listing of members and mine personnel.
- Link to the IMA Web site
- Invitations to tour iron-mining operations to keep updated on current production practices.
- Invitations to member socials each year-which include a February Funspiel.
- Invitations to the Annual Summer Golf Outing.
- Invitations to the Annual Meeting and Dinner in December.
