Iron ore mining news

The Swedish Energy Agency has decided to contribute SEK 22 million in support to HYBRIT – SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall’s joint initiative for fossil-free steel – for a comprehensive feasibility study.

Vale has informed that it recently suspended the disposal of tailings and the execution of works at the B7 dam, located in the municipality of Jeceaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC and BHP have announced plans for the establishment of a Heritage Advisory Council to provide input into mine planning at South Flank.

Vale has recently completed its first sale of iron ore using blockchain technology with Nanjing Iron & Steel Group International Trade Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nanjing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.

Vale has informed that its Board of Directors approved, on 13 August 2020, the implementation of the Serra Sul 120 Project, located in the municipality of Canaã dos Carajás, Brazil.

Canada Nickel Co. Inc. has recently announced that it has created a wholly-owned subsidiary, NetZero Metals, with the goal of utilising existing technologies to produce zero-carbon nickel, cobalt and iron products.

Kumba has recently announced the approval of its Kapstevel South project at its Kolomela mine, South Africa, by both the company’s and Anglo American’s boards.

Bis has been awarded a major contract by Roy Hill at its iron ore mine in the east Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Developed by New Steel, which was purchased by Vale in 2018, the technology enables dry magnetic concentration of low-grade ore.

RCT has completed its latest automation and control project for a major mining company at one of its iron ore operations in Pilbara, Western Australia.