Iron ore mining news
Anglo American publishes 1Q18 production results
The company has reported a 4% increase in total production on a copper equivalent basis in 1Q18, compared to the same period of 2017.
Mechel leases BelAZ trucks to restore iron ore volumes at mining plant
Mechel is conducting a technical upgrade of the Korshunov mining plant in Russia.
1Q18 sees Vale achieve record iron ore sales volumes for a first quarter
Vale releases its production and sales report for the first quarter of 2018 which highlights its record sales volumes of iron ore and pellets for a first quarter.
Quebec Iron Ore signs partnership agreement with Metso
Quebec Iron Ore will maintain Metso equipment through a Life Cycle services contract.
Rio Tinto reaches autonomous truck milestone
Rio Tinto’s autonomous truck milestone has moved its one billionth tonne of material at its Pilbara operations in Australia.
Caterpillar and Rio Tinto to retrofit mining trucks for autonomous operation
Caterpillar mining trucks will be retrofitted for autonomous operation at the Marandoo iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto: record quarter for Pilbara iron ore operations
Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operation ships 90 million t in the 4Q17 – 3% higher than in 4Q16.
Rio Tinto’s Cat trucks to go autonomous at Marandoo mine
Caterpillar and Rio Tinto to retrofit Cat trucks for autonomous operation at Marandoo iron ore mine in Australia.
Anglo American reports production results for 3Q17
Anglo American reports it production results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2017.
BHP: iron ore down, copper up
BHP’s iron ore production for the September 2017 quarter decreased by 3%, as copper production increased by 14% for the quarter.