Liebherr confirmed 31 October that it has received its first T 264 haul truck at the Eliwana mine complex in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the first of a total of 120 zero-emission machines the miner will deploy by 2030. Full story.
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Dyno Nobel, Fortescue extend supply contract
Dyno Nobel and Fortescue have agreed on a long-term extension of their supply agreement, which will see Dyno Nobel continue supplying its explosive products and services to Fortescue’s Pilbara mining operations.
Read MoreFortescue accelerates mine and rail project timeline
Fortescue plans to start construction on the Nyidinghu mine and rail project in Western Australia within the next few years, according to documents filed to WA’s Environment Protection Authority. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue ships first magnetite from Iron Bridge
Fortescue’s first shipment from its newly built Iron Bridge operations in Australia will soon be on its way to Vietnam, marking the first time the company has exported a high-grade magnetite product. Read the full story here.
Read MoreChina Baowu partners with Rio Tinto, Fortescue on decarbonisation
The world’s biggest steelmaker China Baowu has signed separate memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with Rio Tinto and Fortescue to focus on reducing emissions associated with iron and steel making. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue moves closer to zero-emission battery electric truck
PHOTO: WAE Technologies Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey has taken a major step forward with the delivery of a WAE Technologies battery, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck that the miner is developing with Liebherr. Full story.
Read MoreBHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue launch safe workplace program
Three majors – BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue – have gathered to launch a ‘good behavior’ pilot program they say has the goal of eliminating disrespectful behavior and thus creating safer workplaces for all. Read full article.
Read MoreIron Bridge processing plant gets first ore
Fortescue has hit a new milestone at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, marking first ore feed into the processing plant. Read full article.
Read MoreThiess secures $700M Iron Bridge contract
Thiess has landed an initial three-year contract to deliver mining and maintenance, plus asset management services for Fortescue’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia. Read article.
Read MoreWabtec to modernise Fortescue locomotive fleet
Wabtec has announced an agreement to transform Fortescue’s locomotive fleet to meet the performance requirements of the resource company while delivering operational and environmental efficiencies. Read full article.
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