Iron ore mining news

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.

Malvern Panalytical Ltd has been awarded a significant new contract by Scott Technology Ltd, a supplier of sample preparation equipment and provider of complete end-to-end automation solutions

Vale has announced that, on 5 June 2020, the company adopted the necessary measures to suspend the activities of the Itabira mining complex.

Trelleborg’s fluid handling operation has supplied the world’s largest underground iron ore mine with its Performer Ceramic hoses.

Chrysalix Venture Capital has announced an investment in Novamera Inc. to mine ore from narrow vein deposits that are considered uneconomic when applying traditional extraction methods.

Rio Tinto has approved a US$98 million (100% basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia.