Iron ore mining news
Roy Hill, Epiroc, and ASI create world’s largest autonomous mine
With assistance from Epiroc and ASI, Roy Hill has expanded its autonomous haulage system to create the world’s largest single autonomous mine.
PIF and Ma’aden enter JV agreement to invest in global mining assets
PIF and Ma’aden have signed an agreement to establish a company to invest in mining assets globally.
Fortescue announce plan for decarbonisation
Fortescue have announced their execution plan for decarbonisation, which includes US$6.2 billion capital investment by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel risk.
Acquisition agreement boosts Alien Metals' Hancock Development
A strategic acquisition agreement has boosted the Hancock Development for Alien Metals Ltd.
Positive final investment decision reached for Onslow Iron
A positive final investment decision has been reached for Onslow Iron project marking a significant milestone.
IOCA signs agreement with Anglo American to negotiate funding and offtake
Alien Metals Ltd has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Iron Ore Company of Australia Pty Ltd, entered into a mandate letter providing for an exclusive right to negotiate project funding and offtake arrangements with Anglo American in relation to the Hancock iron ore project.
EDB provides US$55 million in financing to ERG’s SSGPO
Eurasian Development Bank has provided US$55 million to Eurasian Resources Group’s Sokolov-Sarybai Mining Production Association enterprise in Kazakhstan, in order to finance the production of export goods.
Mineral Resources commences early works at Onslow Iron project
Mineral Resources has commenced early works at its Onslow Iron project, in order to support first ore on ship around December 2023.
Rio Tinto Simfer to co-develop infrastructure for the Simandou iron ore project
The government of the Republic of Guinea, WCS, and Rio Tinto Simfer have incorporated a JV to progress plans to develop infrastructure for the Simandou iron ore project.
Epiroc wins large order for surface drill rigs SNIM
Epiroc has won a large order for surface mining equipment from Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière in Mauritania.