Central Eyre Iron Project
The project will develop a 4,510 Mt magnetite mineral resource on the Eyre Peninsula by open cut mining methods. Production is planned to be 12 Mtpa of high grade (66.7% Fe) premium iron concentrate over a period exceeding 22 years. The concentrate will be transported to a deep water port located at Cape Hardy for export using Capesize vessels. The total capital requirement for the project is US$1.74B, with a total operating cost of US$44.50/wmt.
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Mining Lease (mine site) and Development Approval (Infrastructure) granted 3 May 2017. All other approvals in place.
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-Technology utilised
Mining technology will be a combination of proven truck and excavator methods, combined with in-pit crushing and conveying. An innovative approach to primary crushing will involve the use of sizers. A unique approach to processing the ore will deliver a clean, coarse-grained product, ideal for the sintering process used in iron making.
Financial information
Investment sought: A$2.5B
Project highlights
- Largest magnetite ore reserve in Australia (and one of the largest undeveloped magnetite mineral resources globally).
- Relatively low capital and operating requirements.
- Sought after, very marketable high grade, low impurity premium product.
Key organisations
- Iron Road Limited
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