Iron ore mining news
Sandvik wins major order from LKAB for automated loaders
Sandvik has received a major order from the Swedish mining company LKAB to supply automated loaders for use at the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden.
Rio Tinto progresses Rhodes Ridge to next study phase
Rio Tinto has approved a pre-feasibility study to progress development of the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Australia.
Nordic Iron Ore applies for additional exploration permit at Blötberget
Nordic Iron Ore has applied for an additional exploration permit at Blötberget, Sweden.
TAKRAF signs contract with Rio Tinto for IPCC and material handling system
TAKRAF has signed a contract with Rio Tinto for an integrated IPCC and material handling system for the Simandou iron ore complex in Guinea.
LKAB awards contract to ABB for gearless conveyor drives
LKAB has awarded ABB a contract to install two gearless conveyor drives at its mine in Sweden.
Samarco Mineração breaks monthly world record in iron ore pellet production
Samarco has set a monthly record in iron ore pellet production with its Metso Pelletizing Plant.
Dyno Nobel’s decarbonisation capability helps secure Fortescue contract
Dyno Nobel has extended its supply relationship with Fortescue, to collaborate on key decarbonisation projects.
Rio Tinto to increase Gudai-Darri iron ore mine capacity
Rio Tinto has announced plans to increase production capacity at its iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Metso awarded contract to deliver MP800 cone crushers
BHP has awarded Metso an order for three high-capacity Nordberg MP Series cone crushers to be installed at its Whaleback mine in Western Australia.
Alien Metals signs heritage agreements for Hancock Iron Ore Project
Alien Metals’ subsidiary, IOCA, has executed HPAs with KNAC associated with two exploration licences and one miscellaneous licence for its Hancock Iron Ore Project.