Iron ore mining news
LKAB extends ABB service agreement for hoists at Swedish mine
ABB’s service agreement with LKAB covers 12 hoists at Kiruna mine, and has been extended until at least the end of 2023.
ABB provides automation and electrification planning for new mine in Sweden
Nordic Iron Ore has appointed ABB to scope process control and management systems for a future-proof and fully-digitalised mining operation at the Blötberget iron ore mine
CRU: Iron ore at US$140/dmt – what’s driving the fall?
Erik Hedborg, Principal Analyst, and Richard Lu, Senior Analyst, CRU, explain what is behind the fall in iron ore prices.
Transnet and Minerals Council South Africa meet to strengthen co-operation
The leadership of Transnet SOC Ltd and the Minerals Council South Africa recently met for a full day detailed workshop, as part of ongoing engagements to ensure operational improvements on the network.
Alien Metals starts preparations for Phase 3 Hancock drilling
Alien Metals Ltd has updated the market on the Hancock Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
ANYbotics implements robots at Vale’s Cauê Mine
The partnership between ANYbotics and Vale displays the collaboration possible between workers and autonomous inspection robots.
Schneider Electric and AVEVA unify Vale’s mining operations
Schneider Electric and AVEVA are powering the unification of operations for Vale.
Champion Iron signs LOI with Caterpillar for advanced drilling technologies
Champion Iron has signed a letter of intent with Caterpillar for the implementation of advanced drilling technologies at its Bloom Lake Mine.
Alien Metals provides Hancock Iron Ore Project update
Alien Metals Ltd, a global minerals exploration and development company, has updated the market on the Hancock Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Red Hill Iron agrees sale of JV stake to Mineral Resources
Red Hill Iron has entered into a binding agreement to sell its interest in the Red Hill Iron Ore Joint Venture to a subsidiary of Mineral Resources.