Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of David Edmunds and Ernest Lehmann and the appointment of Craig Pagel to the Mineral Coordinating Committee. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on June 30, 2011.

Edmunds, of Burnsville, is the current industrial minerals industry member on the committee. He is the executive vice president of Kraemer Mining and Material, Inc. in Burnsville, Minnesota and is a member of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. Edmunds holds a bachelor of arts degree in business and finance from Michigan State University.

Lehmann, of Minneapolis, began his mining career in 1950. He currently serves on the Mineral Coordinating Committee as the representative of the non-ferrous metallic mineral industry. He is a certified geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Lehmann graduated with a degree in geology from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Pagel, of Duluth, became the president of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota in April after 30 years of experience with Minnesota Power. He holds a bachelors degree in English from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Pagel is a Minnesota Waters Board member and former president of Rotary Club, International Falls Chapter. Pagel is appointed as the iron ore and taconite representative and replaces Frank Ongaro on the committee.

The Mineral Coordinating Committee is facilitated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and plans for diversified mineral development. The goals of the Mineral Coordinating Committee are to increase the knowledge of the state’s mineral potential, stimulate the development of mineral resources in the state, and promote basic mineral research. Minerals currently mined in Minnesota include iron ore, taconite, construction aggregate, limestone, granite, silica sand, kaolin clay, and peat. The committee consists of 10 members including three appointed by the Governor.