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MinRes completes first blast at Iron Valley’s North Pit

4th September 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has completed the first blast at the North Pit of its Iron Valley operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara, advancing development of the mine’s newest production area.

The blast, which followed a targeted drilling programme, was carried out safely by the company’s drill and blast team. Stripping activities are now under way to prepare the site for first ore processing through Iron Valley’s central facilities.

Iron Valley forms part of MinRes’ Central Pilbara hub, alongside Wonmunna and Lamb Creek. The hub has a capacity of 10-million tonnes a year and, as of June 30, reported maiden mineral resources of 161-million tonnes at 57% iron and ore reserves of 51-million tonnes at 57.5% iron.

“Once operational, the North Pit will join the Eastern and Central pits in producing iron-ore at Iron Valley as a critical part of our Central Pilbara hub,” said Central Pilbara GM Joe Brown.

“This is another important milestone for our Central Pilbara team, who has enjoyed a successful year and included milestones such as loading our largest ship to date at Utah Point and setting a record for lump load out. Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this milestone safely and we look forward to progressing operations at the pit.”

In the 2025 financial year, the Central Pilbara hub shipped 9.7-million wet metric tonnes, in line with the upper end of guidance.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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