Iron Ore
Our Western Australian and Canadian operations are undergoing expansion programmes and we are also investing in new projects, ensuring we are well positioned to benefit from continuing strong demand from China and other Asian markets.
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HIsmelt
HIsmelt®, short for high-intensity smelting, is the world's first commercial direct smelting process. It produces premium quality pig iron directly from iron ore. HIsmelt technology brings many advantages to the steelmaking industry, such as lower operating costs, lower capital intensity, lower environmental impact, and greater raw material and operational flexibility.
Pilbara
Our Pilbara operations – including a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, three port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – are designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand, supported by our Operations Centre in Perth. We’re expanding our operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.
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