Rio Tinto restarts iron ore expansion programme

An investigation has been launched following an iron ore train crash near Karratha involving a Rio Tinto autonomous train colliding with stationary wagons.

Beumer Group will supply a 2-way pipe conveyor system for Port of Saguenay, Quebec, enhancing connectivity, economic growth, and sustainability.

Global iron ore shipments rose in Q1 2024 but with Chinese steel production weaker than expected, future shipments may decline due to oversupply.

Rio Tinto to retrofit an owned vessel with fluidic air lubrication system from Alfa Laval.

Total shipments from Australia and Brazil – significant iron ore suppliers – decreased by 12.5% week-on-week to 22.08 million tons for the week ending March 18.

Designing and installing new equipment might grab the headlines. But just as important for manufacturers is regular maintenance and inspection of systems.