NEW DELHI, JUNE 19 :  Essar Group firm Mesabi Metallics on Wednesday announced the appointment of Joe Broking to the position of president and chief executive officer (CEO).

“Mesabi Metallics is at a new, exciting stage in its development where we are bringing on dozens of employees, managers, and leaders in human resources, corporate finance, marketing, and other key, salaried positions vital for our success as we strive to become operational soon,” said Mesabi Metallics Chief Operating Officer Larry Sutherland.

Joe Broking is an industry veteran with more than 27 years of combined industry experience in the areas of executive management, operations management, human resources management, corporate finance, treasury, capital fundraising, investor relations, compliance, and risk management.

“I’m pleased with the progress Mesabi Metallics is making and to have Joe join our team as it advances toward becoming a fully operational business,” said Rakesh Kankanala, who leads North American operations for Mesabi’s parent, Essar Group.

Broking most recently served as director, president, and CEO of Canada-based Tacora Resources Inc. since October 2021 and as its chief financial officer from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, he served as chief financial officer for Grand Rapids from 2012 to 2017.

Mesabi Metallics is an advanced construction-stage iron ore mine and pelletization project located on over 16,000 acres of land in Nashwauk, Minnesota.(UNI)