Iron ore mining news
Alien Metals provides exploration update
Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update regarding the company's exploration progress and planning in the coming months.
Monadelphous secures contract with Fortescue Metals Group
Monadelphous Group Ltd has secured a new 5-year crane services contract with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, valued at approximately AUS$150 million in total.
Vale starts Vargem Grande Complex filtration plant operation
Vale has started operation of the tailings filtration plant located at the Vargem Grande Complex, the first of four filtration plants to be operated at Vale’s sites in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Altus Strategies announces strategic review of Bikoila Iron Project
Altus Strategies Plc has announced the completion of a strategic review by independent consultants Mining Plus UK Ltd on the company's 97% owned Bikoula iron project, southern Cameroon.
Argonaut Resources mobilises drilling rig to Murdie project
A track-mounted drilling rig has arrived at Argonaut Resources’ Murdie project site.
Spot breaking new ground at LKAB
Robotic dog Spot continues to break new ground at LKAB and is being modified and developed according to LKAB's specific requirements.
BHP signs MoU with HBIS Group
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.
LKAB uses AI technology for geological mapping at Kiruna
AI mapping, a digitalised solution for geological mapping and assessment, is now being tested in LKAB’s Kiruna mine.
Weir Group reports FY20 results
Weir Group PLC has reported its full year results for the year ending 31 December 2020.
Rio Tinto contracts over AUS$500 million with WA businesses
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.