Iron ore mining news
Anglo American reports production results for 3Q17
Anglo American reports it production results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2017.
BHP: iron ore down, copper up
BHP’s iron ore production for the September 2017 quarter decreased by 3%, as copper production increased by 14% for the quarter.
Rio Tinto reports increased iron ore production
Mining giant Rio Tinto’s Pilabara operations produced 85 million t in 3Q17, increasing by 6% compared to the previous quarter.
Fortescue Mining and Caterpillar agree to expand autonomous truck fleet in Australia
Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group reach an agreement for the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at Fortescue’s iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto officially opens Silvergrass iron ore mine
The company’s AUS$338 million project will produce low-cost ore in order to maintain Rio Tinto’s Pilabara Blend product.
Coro Mining to acquire La Atomica property in Chile.
The property directly adjoins the Company’s Marimaca project to the northwest and both properties are located 22 km east of the port of Mejillones.
Centaurus Metals to fast track exploration programme in north Brazil
This is after receiving the crucial initial environmental licence for the project which allows non-ground disturbing exploration activities to begin on site.
Nifty ore deposit showing promise as first drill hole finds major mineralisation
First major drill hole only has to travel 1 km downward to find multiple zones of mineralisation, Metals X Limited has announced.
Beowulf Mining plc issues Parkijaure exploration update
Parkijaure project reveals possible magnetite mineralisation.
Primero to sell Black Fox mine and assets
Mining Corporation Primero will sell Black Fox Mine to settle debts