The Eagle Mills Pellet Plant was located at the east end of Eagle Mills Yard and became operational in November, 1957. It was reached via a CTC controlled branch off the main line which continues to exist today (2023) even though the plant has been removed.
This plant processed ore from the Mather B and Republic mines in the 1950's and 1960's. The plant was adjacent and directly connected to the Pioneer Pellet plant. [LSI2]
1957. The Republic mine and mill finished its first full year of operation with separation of the non-magnetic iron being done by the froth flotation method. The firm's agglomeration plant, incorporating several new features, was placed in service late in the season at Eagle Mills, MI. [EDP-1937-0114]
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