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Can automation repeat its iron ore success with coal?

We evaluate potential cost savings of using autonomous trucks within the Australian coal sector, against the backdrop of iron ore's success.

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Environmental tax adds little burden to China's metals and mining industry

Latest move to reduce pollution won't have much of an impact on metal producers' costs – even if monitoring and collection get tougher

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Ijmuiden steel plant

With blast furnace relaunch in Feb'24, Ijmuiden returns to full-capacity operations for the year.

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Al Taweelah alumina refinery

A detailed analysis of the Shaheen alumina refinery.

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Kindia bauxite mine

A detailed analysis of the Kindia bauxite mine.

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China iron ore supply summary

Our estimated 2024 average total cash cost of Chinese iron ore mines is US$71.7/wet tonne, up from US$70.1/wet tonne in 2023. In comparison, our 20...
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Lvliang-Taiyuan-Xinzhou region iron ore mines

Lvliang-Taiyuan-Xinzhou region includes Lvliang city, Taiyuan city and Xinzhou city in Shanxi province. Ore from this region is Anshan style magnet...
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Anhui region iron ore mines

Mines in Anhui are 300-500 km from sea ports at the Yangtze river mouth, making it a contestable market for seaborne imports. Most of the mines in ...
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East Hebei region iron ore mines

Located in North China and close to Beijing, East Hebei includes China's main steel hub Tangshan. Both underground and surface mines are operating ...
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Hanxing-Luzhong region iron ore mines

Hanxing-Luzhong region includes southern Hebei province and middle Shandong province. This region is located 200-300 kilometres from sea ports. Its...
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Hubei region iron ore mines

Hubei is located in the middle reach of China's Yangtze River. The ore is magnetite and mineralisation style is contact metasomatic-hydrothermal. O...

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