Iron ore mining news

Roy Hill has signed a contract with Epiroc to automate the Western Australian iron ore miner’s mixed fleet.

Ambra Solutions has deployed a 5G-ready LTE network at Tacora Resources’ iron ore mine in Labrador, Canada.

MAN Energy Solutions will provide 100 MW of electric power for steel works at the El Mutún mine in Bolivia.

Rio Tinto has approved a US$749 million investment in its existing Greater Tom Price operations to help sustain the production capacity of its world-class iron ore business in the Pilbara of Western Australia.

Derrick has announced the introduction of its new vibratory screening equipment to Metalloinvest’s Mikhailovsky GOK beneficiation plant in Russia.

A modular, hybrid, belt-over-apron feeder, the HAB feeder delivers the strength of an apron feeder with the spillage control of a conveyor system.

The order, which includes a range of Weir crushing and pump equipment including Enduron high pressure grinding rolls and GEHO® pumps, will reduce energy consumption and wet tailings waste by more than 30% compared to traditional mining technologies.

Inception Mining Inc. has announced the addition of a Honduran subcontractor that has already moved onsite and expects a startup of their crushing circuit no later than 30 October 2019.

From rare earths to high performance metals, Australia is well positioned to source and develop the critical minerals the world needs for faster, smaller and more powerful technology.

Rio Tinto is currently experiencing iron ore mine operational challenges, particularly in the Greater Brockman hub in the Pilbara.