Iron Ore news
BHP weighing LNG power for iron ore ships, reports Reuters
BHP aims to decide early next year who has won a tender for LNG-fuelled transport to ship up to 27 million t, or about 10% of its iron ore to cut emissions by around a quarter, a Senior Executive said.
Transmin’s new Bonfiglioli-driven feeder hoppers fit outstanding shock and load capacity into compact spaces
One of Transmin’s latest machines to be delivered will be used in an iron ore export stockyard application where it will be fed by giant front-end loaders depositing 50 t bucket loads into the reclaimer hopper, after which it will be transported at 2500 tph onto a stockyard conveyor.
thyssenkrupp develops new materials handling system for Canadian iron ore port
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has developed and built a new materials handling system for an iron ore port in northern Canada.
Port of Sept-Îles confirms modernisation of Pointe-aux-Basques terminal
Two levels of government will participate in equal measure to modernise the Pointe-aux-Basques bulk terminal.
Successful deployment of AutoHaul positions WA as global rail technology leader
AutoHaul trains have firmly positioned Western Australia and its heavy-haul rail industry as a global leader in the joint development and application of rail technology.
BAMIN signs agreement for Porto Sul development in Brazil
The agreement on the unification of the terminals aims to provide extensive storage and transport capacity for key commodities, including iron ore, grain and fertilizers.
Immingham Bulk Terminal commissions new cranes
The crane purchase is part of the previously announced £65 million investment, committed by ABP to the terminal and site facilities.
Is it all bad news for dry bulk in 2019?
2019 has been characterised so far by a stream of negative news concerning dry bulk demand, notably in the iron ore markets. Will Tooth, Analyst at Maritime Strategies International, uncovers some pockets of positivity.
Metso to supply large-scale pellet plant to Tata Steel in India
Metso will deliver iron ore pellet plant and related engineering services to Tata Steel for the expansion of the Kalinganagar operation.
Fortescue’s maiden shipment of West Pilbara fines leaves Port Hedland
Fortescue Metals Group delivered the new product on schedule.