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Atlas Iron pursues Sanjiv expansion
Hancock Prospecting’s Atlas Iron is progressing plans to expand its Sanjiv Ridge iron ore project, with the EPA reviewing the development of a satellite mine to boost production.
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A Fortunate Life: Tad Watroba
Tad Watroba describes himself as ‘the most fortunate mining engineer there is’. After more than 45 years in the business, his drive and passion are as fierce today as when he began his first job down a mine after graduating in 1973 from Krakow’s AGH University of Science and Technology, then known as the University of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Atlas Iron awards unprecedented contract for Indigenous business
“We are so delighted to be sharing this vision with the Nyamal people, specifically via EWP which is the culmination of a long held desire from Troy’s grandfather to access economic benefits for his people. “We understand it is the first partnership between a company like ours and a Traditional Owner business, to conduct mining services on their own lands.”
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Atlas Iron prepares for Miralga Creek step change
ATLAS Iron is readying itself to start processing from the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Miralga Creek is a five-pit extension of the Abydos mine and will add about 9.7 million tonnes of hematite production, per annum, over the next four years.
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Aussie beach volleyballers win first Olympic medal in 21 years
“But the philanthropic support of Gina Rinehart is something very special. Not only has Gina’s support been integral to helping Mariafe and Taliqua reach success, it underpins our whole beach volleyball program.” “Thank you Mrs R, you’re a massive part of our team’s achievements”.
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Atlas Iron hires Primero for Miralga Creek
Atlas Iron has awarded Primero a four-year crushing services contract for the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia. The contract includes crushing services for two million tonnes per annum with services to commence in early 2022.
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Team Australia should start rowing together towards 2032 Games
Rinehart sees the opportunity to support young Australians who demonstrate the qualities of hard work, resilience and teamwork and who aspire to be the best in the world. And in business, just as in sport, Australia needs to be competitive with the best in the world. Rinehart’s support goes straight to the athletes and is transformational: it pays for rent, petrol and food. It allows them to focus on being the best they can be.
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2021 | John Laws commentary regarding current Olympics | 2SM
The John Laws Show July 29, 2021.
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Rinehart’s hand in Games gold
It’s hard to miss her influence, too, with her ads for Roy Hill and Atlas, and featuring none other than singer-turned-Olympic hopeful Cody Simpson and Olympic great Dawn Fraser, running prominently during prime time on both Games broadcaster the Seven Network and Sky News.
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Atlas Iron readies Miralga Creek project start
Atlas Iron will start works to develop the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia after it received all primary approvals. According to Atlas Iron, Miralga Creek will be an extension of the Abydos iron ore mine and employ around 300 workers. In June, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said Australia’s iron ore miners have led the way for exports. “Australia’s iron ore miners are some of the most efficient in the world, delivering record volumes of high-quality Australian iron ore to major trading partners across the globe,” he said. said
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When Mining does well, Australia does well.
Hancock Prospecting Group companies, Roy Hill and Atlas Iron, joined together to promote all that our industry does for our country. Please see latest advert.
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Iron ore export boom boosts fiscal bottom line by $30bn
“Almost half of this increase came from stronger company tax revenue, reflecting higher iron ore prices,” the Parliamentary Budget Office said.
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ATLAS IRON TRUCKS FIRST SANJIV RIDGE IRON ORE
Atlas Iron has hauled its first shipment of iron ore from the Sanjiv Ridge operation in Western Australia ahead of schedule. The first delivery of iron ore to Port Hedland kickstarts the company's annual production target of four to five million tonnes. The shipment was transported using four haul trucks from MGM Bulk and CSI Mining.
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Rinehart lieutenant warns MPs to prepare for iron ore price fall
One of Gina Rinehart’s most trusted lieutenants says Australia’s political leaders must looks at ways to reduce cost burdens like payroll tax ahead of an inevitable fall in iron ore prices. Article by Brad Thompson courtesy of the Australian Financial Review.
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