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IMX Resources Loads First Shipment of Cairn Hill Iron Ore Bound for China

By Joel ScanlonDec 14 2010

The first ore from Cairn Hill mine has arrived in Port Adelaide for shipment. The iron ore from the northern South Australia mine is due to be sent to China. The consignment weighs 62,000 tonnes and has been loaded for its journey.

The Cairn Hill mine is a joint venture between IMX Resources and Chinese company Sichuan Taifeng. It began production in August. At full production the Cairn Hill mine is expected to produce about 1.7 million tonnes of iron ore per year.

The first shipment of ore will go from Port Adelaide to Yingkou in Liaoning Province as per IMX Resources. They hope to send off a second shipment in late January next year. The mine which is located near Coober Pedy is the first iron ore mine in South Australia in over a century.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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