Mesabi Trust royalty income falls 52% as pellet pricing drops below bonus threshold

Filed June 12, 2026 · Period ending April 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Jun 12, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Trust initiated arbitration against operator Cleveland-Cliffs seeking damages for 2022-2023 idling and alleged underpayment of royalties on intercompany shipments from 2023 forward, escalating dispute with sole revenue source.

  Controls & Procedures verify on EDGAR →
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  Bonus royalty eliminated in Q1 2026 as all pellet shipments priced below $71.70/ton threshold; total royalty income fell 52% to $2.08M despite 42% higher production volumes.

  MD&A: Royalty Income verify on EDGAR →
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  Quarterly distribution cut 57% to $0.24/unit from $0.56/unit prior year, reflecting lower royalty receipts and absence of bonus royalties.

  MD&A: Distributions verify on EDGAR →