Iron ore mining news

Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase four battery-electric trains from Wabtec Corporation as part of the company’s strategy to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Fortescue has purchased two new battery electric locomotives to transport its iron ore to port.

Anglo American and Vale have reportedly held preliminary discussions about the potential to jointly develop the Serpentina iron ore resource.

In 2022, LKAB will test Sandvik's battery vehicles at Malmberget in order to supply fossil-free iron ore.

The memorandum of understanding on Cooperation in Critical Mineral Supply Chains between Australia and the Republic of Korea will further strengthen cooperation in resources and energy, building on previous commitments between the two nations.

Fortescue’s Chichester Hub operations are now being powered by solar energy, following the completion of the 60 MW Alinta Energy Chichester Solar Gas Hybrid Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Austin Engineering Ltd has announced the signing of a five-year mining products and service supply contract with Rio Tinto Services Ltd.

Following an evaluation of its iron ore reserves, Metalloinvest has determined that it is now the world leader in terms of size and life cycle of iron ore reserves.

Alien Metals Ltd has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary named Iron Ore Company of Australia Pty Ltd, as part of its development of the Hancock and Brockman Iron Ore projects.

One of the largest mining companies in the world has ordered a SCHADE stacker to operate in a mine in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.