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RIO TINTO REPORTS DIP IN FIRST-QUARTER IRON ORE SHIPMENTS Rio Tinto, a diversified mining group, has announced a 5% year-on-year decline in first-quarter iron-ore shipments, totaling 78 million tonnes. Weather disruptions at ports and reduced production from certain Western Australian mines contributed to this decrease. Despite the dip, Rio Tinto maintains its full-year expectations for Pilbara iron-ore shipments in 2024, ranging from 323 million to 338 million tonnes, with a unit cash cost of $21.75/t to $23.50/t. Pilbara iron-ore production also saw a modest 2% year-on-year decline to 77.9 million tonnes. Factors contributing to the production decrease include resource…READ MORE HERE https://lnkd.in/dZ6s7H76

Mining.com hits the nail on the head! Should we wait until our economy goes over a cliff and then work out what to do? Or should we plan ahead and seed a new industry; with extraordinary growth fundamentals in the long term. One that can protect employment in the mining industry - replacing those jobs that may be lost in iron ore, nickel or lithium. One that can diversify away from WA's 85% reliance on iron ore for mineral royalties revenue And one that fulfils our moral obligation to help the world decarbonise! Who can guess that i am talking about?! https://lnkd.in/g8Uqg5WC

📈 𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗖 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 01... Zinc IS a Chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Its main ore mineral is Sphalerite, which is a zinc sulfide minéral with the chemical formula ZnS. Sphalerite is found in a variety of mineral deposit types, including sedimentary exhalative, Mississippi Valley Type (MVT), and volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits. According to the relevant online blog Statista, last year, the total global production volume of zinc from mines reached nearly 12.3 million metric tons. That was a decrease of roughly 1.3 percent when compared to the previous year. Zinc is one of the world's most widely used non-ferrous metals. I call 𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗖 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 those major companies who are leaders in Zinc production accross the World. This part 01 concerns mainly Glencore as last year the company was the main Zinc producer among all the other companies. Those are the Key informations I pick out from a relevant online blog called MiningVisuals : 📈 Glencore production: 𝟗𝟏𝟖,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝖙 💰 Revenue USD: $ 𝟐𝟏𝟕.𝟖 𝕭 Glencore 918,500 tonnes zinc produced full year 2023 Glencore key zinc mining operations include: 🎯 Mount Isa Mines (Australia): Mount Isa Mines, located in Queensland, Australia, is one of the largest integrated mining and processing complexes in the world. It produces zinc, lead, silver, and copper concentrates. 🎯 McArthur River Mine (Australia) The McArthur River Mine is one of the world's largest zinc, lead, and silver mines. Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, it is operated by Glencore subsidiary McArthur River Mining. 🎯 Antamina Mine (Peru) Glencore holds a significant stake in the Antamina mine, a large polymetallic operation in Peru. While primarily known for its copper production, Antamina also produces zinc, lead, and silver concentrates. 🎯 Perkoa Mine (Burkina Faso) Glencore owns the Perkoa zinc mine in Burkina Faso, West Africa. It is one of the largest zinc mines in the region, producing zinc concentrate for export. Let's continue tomorrow with part 02. Stay tuned.😊 Image source: Flickr

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🔄 Reconciliation: Closing the Loop in Mining 🔄 Ever tried balancing your checkbook (does anyone still do that? 😅) and realized you were off by a few bucks? Now imagine that, but with tons of rock worth millions—welcome to the world of mining reconciliation! In mining, reconciliation is how we check if what we planned to dig up matches what we actually hauled out. It's like the moment of truth when you see if your "guesstimates" about the ore body hold up or not. Without reconciliation, it’s like trying to find your way home with a map missing a few key landmarks—you think you're headed the right way, but you could end up lost in the woods! 🌲 Why It Matters: If reconciliation is off, it's not just a math problem; it can mess up production plans, budgets, and resource reporting. Think of it like cooking: If your recipe calls for 3 eggs but you only have 2... well, you're in for a surprise at the end of that cake! 🎂 Let’s say you estimated 500,000 tonnes of gold ore in Block A based on your drilling data. After mining, the mill reports only 450,000 tonnes were processed, and the grade is lower too. 🤔 Reconciliation steps in to ask the tough questions: "Where did that 50,000 tonnes go?" and "Why is the grade lower?" It’s a bit like solving a mining mystery—Sherlock Holmes with a hard hat! 🕵️♂️⛏️ In simpler terms, it’s like counting cookies in a jar. You estimate there are 20, but after eating 18, you realize you were pretty close. But when it’s millions of dollars in rock, those missing cookies matter! "Reconciliation is like trying to find the TV remote—it’s always missing when you need it the most, but once you track it down, everything works smoothly again!" 📺 Reconciliation closes the loop between what you predict and what you deliver. It helps you adjust your models, optimize future extraction, and—most importantly—stop your boss from pulling their hair out when the numbers don’t add up. 😉 Reconciliation is essential in responsible mining. It ensures we’re using resources wisely and minimizing our environmental impact. If you're in the mining industry, dive deeper into reconciliation—it’ll help you do your job better and keep everything running smoothly! #Geology #Mining #MineGeology #ResourceReporting #Reconciliation https://lnkd.in/g5gaxU6S.

Nickel Mining Market Size, Share, Trends & Competitive Analysis Global Report 2024-2032 The global Nickel Mining Market size was valued at USD 51.38 Billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% during the forecast period, reaching a value of USD 93.85 Billion by 2032. Read Full Report@ https://lnkd.in/dg4jsBc7 Nickel mining involves extracting nickel from ores found in the Earth's crust. This process starts with locating rich nickel deposits, often through geological surveys and exploratory drilling. Once identified, mining operations commence with either open-pit or underground techniques, depending on the deposit's depth and surrounding environment. The ore is then transported to processing facilities where it undergoes crushing, grinding, and various refining steps to isolate the nickel. The growing demand for stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. Stainless steel, which requires nickel for its corrosion-resistant properties, is a staple in construction, automotive, and consumer goods industries. As urbanization and industrialization continue to expand globally, the need for durable and reliable materials fuels the nickel mining sector. Additionally, the shift towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles significantly boosts demand for nickel. Nickel-based batteries, particularly in electric cars, provide higher energy density and longer life cycles, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers and consumers alike. #NickelMining #MiningIndustry #NickelProduction #ResourceExtraction #SustainableMining #MineralEconomics #GlobalCommodities

Zinc is not only an industrial metal but also an important micronutrient in the human body which control the essential cellular activities (DNA generation) and is supplied through the food chain. Most of the world's soils are deficient in zinc and it's fortification is carried out in food stuff. The agriculture sector should use zinc from it's mine tailings to the soil to replenish it. This way the huge import cost of zinc sulphate will be reduced.

Exploring the other types of cut-off grades The cut-off grade we've talked about last week is known as the Full Grade Cut-Off (FGO). In open-pit mining, everything within the pit shell is mined, so it's smart to keep any material that might be valuable, since the mining costs are already covered by the FGO. But did you know there are other cut-off grades too? For example, there's the Marginal Cut-Off Grade and the Mineralized Waste Cut-Off Grade. Curious about what these are and how they're determined? Keep reading to find out! Marginal cut-off grade Material above the Marginal Cut-Off Grade is processed after all the Full Grade Ore (FGO) is handled or when the FGO can no longer fill the processing plant. This reduces mining costs because fixed costs, stay-in-business capital, and part of the labor force are excluded, and rehandling costs are assumed during treatment. The formula for calculating this cut-off grade is similar to the FGO but excludes certain costs as mentioned. Mineralized Waste Cut-Off Grade Mineralized Waste (MW) refers to material below the Marginal Cut-Off Grade (MGO) that might become valuable in the future. This could happen with higher gold prices, significantly lower costs, or new technologies that reduce costs or improve recovery. Currently, it's classified as waste and isn't included in reserves. Incremental Ore Cut-Off When there's not enough Full Grade Ore (FGO) to keep the plant running, Incremental Ore (IO) can be processed to utilize the plant's capacity fully. The grade of IO is lower than the MGO, so it requires an economic analysis to determine if it's financially viable to process IO along with the FGO. On its own, the grade of IO is too low to be profitable. By Martine Mshana For more insights and case studies: https://lnkd.in/gXgkTX9N Follow us on Mining Doc