202413· “Though it is not possible to withdraw the already operational captive mines before the completion of their tenure as this could disrupt synergies and efficient production,” …
202055· Vale has finally lost its position as the world’s largest iron miner. The Brazilian mining giant saw its production crater in 2019, as the tragic impacts of a collapsed tailings dam …
Granulation involves blending iron ore fines with binders and water to form uniformly sized granules, which are then heated through sintering to develop sufficient mechanical strength and...
2025129· Brazilian mining company Vale has announced its highest annual iron ore production since , despite a decrease in fourth-quarter (Q4) output due to a strategic …
201063· 859Mt of probable ore reserves graded at 22.6% MagFe and 31.2% Total Fe. The project is reportedly the world's largest unexploited magnetite resource. The mine hosts an …
2014324· The Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project includes the development of iron ore deposits in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa. It is estimated to produce 35 million tonnes per annum for at least …
Options to address the issue include increased focus on the development of mines that can produce high-quality iron ores, further processing of existing ores to improve the grade …
202566· The mine’s operations commenced with the processing of the first ore through the Western Range system in late March this year. In September , Rio Tinto and Baowu also …
20241211· In the rapidly evolving field of mining, innovations in ore extraction techniques are significantly transforming the landscape of resource extraction. As the …
1117· Port Hedland (pictured) is Australia’s largest iron ore loading port and one of the largest in the world. Credit: ambient_pix via Shutterstock. Global iron ore production is …
2024124· Vale has begun commissioning the Capanema Maximization Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, aiming to bolster its iron ore production capacity by approximately 15 million …
201539· The open pit iron ore mine, located on the western end of the Mesabi Range in Minnesota, was acquired by Essar Steel Minnesota from Minnesota Steel Industries in …
2025522· Australia is currently not well placed for a green steel transition based on the available resources and set-up in its mining and steel sector. Green iron production using the …
2025324· UK-based miner Brazil Iron has made a bid of approximately $1bn (£771.92m) to acquire the Bahia Mineração project (Bamin) in Brazil from Kazakhstan-based Eurasian …
2013116· The Kalia iron ore mine is a 50mt/y project under development in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is owned and operated by Bellzone Mining. It will begin production in …
Iron ore mining is the process of extracting iron from its natural form, which is found in rocks and minerals. The process begins by removing the topsoil from the area to be mined. This soil is then replaced and compacted to make sure that …
2013315· Koolanooka iron ore mine is located 60km south-east of Geraldton and 20km east of Morawa in Western Australia. The Koolanooka deposit was first discovered in 1961 …
201534· The iron ore deposit is located at the base of the 1,000m-tall Mount Nimba, which is one of the highest iron ore peaks in Africa. It stretches over three plateaus with a total …
2024618· According to GlobalData, there are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration …
2014324· The Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project includes the development of iron ore deposits in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa. It is estimated …
Iron ore is mined via two primary methods: open-pit mining and underground mining. a) Open-Pit Mining: Common for extracting surface deposits. Large pits are dug using explosives and …
2025422· Macro Metals has announced that its subsidiary, Macro Mining Services (MMS), has been awarded a mining services contract by RE:GROUP for the Extension Iron Ore …
2024823· Iran accounts for 3% of global production, with the largest producers being Australia, Brazil, China and India. Exports of iron ore from Iran declined by 1.57% in over …
2024823· China accounts for 15% of global production, with the largest producers being Australia, Brazil, China and India. Exports of iron ore from China increased by 2% in over …
2017226· Rio Tinto subsidiary Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) has announced its plans to proceed with the Wabush 3 project after securing approval for a C$79m ($60.33m) …
2024830· The Sishen mine produces iron ore with an average iron content of approximately 64%. Credit: Creaturart Images/Shutterstock. South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore …
324· The Joyce Lake direct shipping ore (DSO) iron ore project involves the development of an open-pit iron ore mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, by Century …
2024117· The high-grade iron ore supplied by the company is crucial for the production of ferrous raw material for ‘green’ ironmaking with low carbon emissions. CM was consolidated in …
2025421· The Baniaka project has secured key regulatory approvals, including a 20-y ear large-scale mining permit and a Certificate of Environmental Conformance, as well as a signed …
2015920· The Mary River iron ore project located in Northern Baffin Island in Nunavut territory, Canada, started mining operations in September 2014. The Mary River iron ore mine …