Iron ore mining news
Metso awarded a multi-stage grinding equipment order by a large steel company in India
Metso has been awarded an order to deliver key grinding equipment for a greenfield iron ore processing plant in the State of Odisha in India.
Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine completes IRMA audit
The Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) has released the audit report of Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
Rio Tinto to invest in Brockman mine extension
Rio Tinto will invest US$1.8 billion to develop the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project.
NMDC’s output jumps 18% in February
India’s largest iron ore miner, NMDC reported an 18% growth over February 2024, with 2025 emerging as the highest ever February month production in company history.
Vale and GreenIron to explore decarbonisation projects in Brazil and Sweden
Vale and GreenIron have signed an MOU to collaborate on key initiatives in Brazil and Sweden for the decarbonisation of the mining and metals supply chain.
Epiroc wins large order for autonomous surface mining equipment in Australia
Epiroc has won a large order from BHP for autonomous surface mining equipment to be used at an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Mesabi Metallics awards iron ore beneficiation plant equipment order to Metso
Mesabi Metallics has awarded Metso an order for beneficiation plant equipment for their direct-reduction (DR) grade iron ore plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota.
Epiroc’s Simba production drill rigs achieve milestone in LKAB’s Malmberget mine
Four of Epiroc’s teleremote-controlled Simba E6 C WL production drill rigs have surpassed 1 million drill metres in LKAB’s Malmberget iron ore mine in northern Sweden.
Vale begins commissioning of Capanema project
Vale has started the commissioning of the Capanema Maximisation Project, located 80 km from Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Anglo American adds Serpentina premium iron ore resource at Minas-Rio
Anglo American has announced the completion of the transaction to combine the Serra da Serpentina high quality iron ore resource into its Minas-Rio operation in Brazil.