Metro Mining

Ikamba leaving Shenzhen Shipyard. Photo courtesy Metro Mining
SURFACE

Metro Mining hits restart, chucks in a wobbler

Mobilisation for 2024 production start begins

26 March 2024

 OFT ALM Tinka/Ikamba
MANAGEMENT

Metro's Tinka turns to Ikamba

The tug will be responsible for manoeuvring the OFT

18 September 2023

 Bauxite Hills mine site
MANAGEMENT

Bauxite Hills to go larger

The OFT has been assessed and is currently under tow from Guinea to China

25 July 2023

 Photo taken by the Indonesian Navy
ENVIRONMENT

Bauxite ship runs aground

The ship's starboard underwater hull was breached, which resulted in massive water ingress

27 April 2023

Metro has invested in its prime mover and trailer fleet ahead of mining restarting this year.
MANAGEMENT

Metro makes mining moves

Aims to be restarting ship loading operations on April 2

07 March 2023

Metro is looking for a second floating crane barge to expand its Bauxite Hills production.
MANAGEMENT

Metro greenlights expansion, hunting for funds

Taking Bauxite Hills operation from 4Mwmtpa to 7Mwmtpa.

30 June 2022

 Metro's new crane in action
MANAGEMENT

Metro goes large on barge

Metro expects to load the first Capesize class vessel of about 180,000t at the end of October.

18 October 2021

 Skardon River barge
MANAGEMENT

Floating barge crane bound for Skardon River

It is expected to arrive by the end of September.

08 September 2021

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Hitachi Construction Machinery's Verification Test of Operator Assist System

Reduces operator burden, improves mine safety, increases productivity and lowers

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Hitachi machinery will support coal production at the mine site to reach 21-million tons a year

Hitachi machinery will support coal production at the mine site to reach 21-million

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Hastings Deering achieves milestone with the delivery of the Cat® D10 Dozer

A testament to the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in

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Mining Magazine and Australia's Mining Monthly's Digital Underground Report

An integrated thought leadership program from Mining Magazine and Australia's Mining

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalogue of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.