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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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Global zinc and lead mine cost summary

The 2025 annual average C1 plus sustaining cost has fallen year-on-year on a composite costing basis, driven by the lower realised benchmark treatm...
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Global zinc smelter asset cost summary

The Global Zinc Smelter Asset Summary examines the cost environment in the base year, historically, and forward years. The latest cost update slide...
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Robe River - Pannawonica iron ore mine

Pannawonica is one of two mines in Robe River JV and is operated by majority owner Rio Tinto. It has annual nameplate capacity of 34 million tonnes...
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Hamersley Mines (excl HIY) iron ore mine

Hamersley Mines is Rio Tinto's largest iron ore complex and produces approximately 150 Mtpa. It includes the deposits of Paraburdoo, Mt Tom Price, ...
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Hope Downs iron ore mine

Hope Downs is a 50:50 joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting. It consists of the Hope Downs 1 complex (comprising Hope Downs North...
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Robe River - West Angelas iron ore mine

West Angelas is one of two mines in Robe River JV operated by majority owner Rio Tinto. West Angelas' mining cost is the highest among all of Rio T...

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