Focus on Iron Ore

As the price of commodities has increased in the rest of the world, so has the production of iron ore in Chile. Historically, Chile has only been attractive to local companies interested in iron. However, for the past three years, junior exploration companies specializing in iron have shown increased interest,...

There are two methods for mining scheduling: the Maximizing Method and the Stationary Method. Maximizing Method For a long time, mine planning emphasized the maximization of the enterprise’s cash flow. This approach takes into account a preference for high grade ores (rich ore has more value) that results in mining...

Aurox Resources Limited has commissioned SRK to produce an Independent Technical Report regarding the Balla Balla project, which is located in Western Australia. Aurox plans to provide a copy of the SRK report to potential financiers for the project. Ore from Balla Balla will be treated by magnetic separation. The...

The Sishen Iron Ore Mine is located approximately 50km southwest of Kuruman in the Northern Cape Province, in South Africa. This is an open pit mine and it is impractical for the tailings to be deposited in the workings. The existing Sishen tailings dam complex was built in the 1970s...

Giralia Resources NL is targeting iron ore in the Miss Fairbairn Hills, Earaheedy Basin, Australia. Having conducted some preliminary fieldwork, and acquired high-resolution aeromagnetic data, Giralia commissioned SRK to produce a report on potential structural controls of iron ore deposits, and a series of 1:100,000 structural maps. The Miss Fairbairn...

In line with global trends, the Indian iron and steel industry is witnessing a resurgence of modernization, expansion and consolidation. While five years ago, the sector faced a worldwide slump in steel prices, the industry has emerged vibrant over the past two years. Domestic steel companies, both public and private,...

MHAG Serviços E Mineração S/A (MHAG) operates the Mina do Bonito iron ore mine in Northern Brazil. MHAG proposes to expand the production capacity of the mine and has entered into discussions with the Noble Group Limited (Noble). Noble commissioned SRK to provide an independent technical review of the current...