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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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Qinghai Qiaotou aluminium smelter

Qinghai Qiaotou comprises three separate plants costed as a single entity. We include the Changqing smelter in the Qinghai Qiaotou costing from 200...
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Nanshan aluminium smelter

The smelter was commissioned in 1999. Construction of the two NEUI-400 lines was completed in 2010. One was commissioned in 2010, the other in 2011...
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Udokan copper mine project

Udokan is one of the largest unexploited copper deposits in the world. The deposit is located in a remote region of the Kalar district in the Trans...
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Mount Polley copper mine

Mount Polley is an open pit copper-gold mining operation with a underground component in British Columbia, Canada. It is located 56km northeast of ...
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Global iron ore supply summary 2025

Iron ore producers are set to maintain strong margins in 2025, supported by resilient pricing and disciplined cost structures. Capital investment i...
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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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