Iron ore mining news

A track-mounted drilling rig has arrived at Argonaut Resources’ Murdie project site.

Robotic dog Spot continues to break new ground at LKAB and is being modified and developed according to LKAB's specific requirements.

BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding with HBIS Group Co., Ltd, with the intention of investing up to US$15 million over 3 years to jointly study and explore greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies and pathways.

AI mapping, a digitalised solution for geological mapping and assessment, is now being tested in LKAB’s Kiruna mine.

Weir Group PLC has reported its full year results for the year ending 31 December 2020.

Rio Tinto has to date awarded contracts valued at over US$385 million (AUS$500 million) to local Western Australian and Pilbara Aboriginal businesses to support the latest development of its Greater Tom Price Operations.

Konecranes has won a multi-year service contract with LKAB for the maintenance of its assets across four sites in northern Sweden and the Arctic Circle.

Vale has informed that the emergency level of the Itabiruçu dam, located at the Itabira Complex, has been removed after a thorough analysis of its geotechnical characteristics.

LKAB increased its mineral resources during 2020 by 45%, from 1.2 to 1.7 billion t.

Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore.