#mining-logistics
(11 articles)Zimbabwe Shifts Chrome, Ferrochrome to Rail to Reduce Road Freight
Zimbabwe is implementing a strategic shift from road-based transportation to rail freight for its chrome and ferrochrome exports, a move designed to optimize logistics costs and improve supply chain e
Logistics Provider Successfully Delivers Critical Mine Pump
A logistics provider has completed the delivery of a mine pump, highlighting the specialized transport requirements within the mining equipment supply chain. While the article provides limited detail,
Rio Tinto and Vitol Launch Freight & Logistics JV
Rio Tinto, the multinational mining corporation, and Vitol, a leading independent energy trader, have established a strategic joint venture focused on freight and logistics operations. This partnershi
Exxaro Shifts Manganese Transport to Rail to Cut Logistics Costs
Exxaro Resources, a major South African mining operator, is actively pursuing a modal shift from road to rail transport for its manganese shipments, capitalizing on rail's lower unit costs and environ
Logistics Bottlenecks Disrupt Mining Operations Globally
Logistics bottlenecks are increasingly disrupting mining operations globally, creating cascading delays in the movement of ore, concentrates, and finished minerals from extraction sites to processing
BME Analyzes Reagent Supply Chain Resilience in Metallurgy
BME's exploration into reagent supply chain resilience highlights the critical role that stable chemical supply plays in maintaining metallurgical performance standards. The analysis addresses how sup
Logistics Bottlenecks Disrupt Global Mining Operations
Logistics bottlenecks represent a critical constraint on global mining operations, extending beyond the mine gate to affect entire commodity supply chains. When transportation infrastructure—whether p
Mercuria Secures Mining Assets Amid Growing Global Supply Disruptions
Mercuria, a leading commodities trader, is implementing enhanced security protocols to protect mining assets in response to escalating global disruptions affecting raw material supply chains. This ini
War Disrupts Mining Supply Chains: Crisis & Solutions
Ongoing geopolitical conflicts are creating significant disruptions to global mining operations and the downstream supply chains dependent on mineral extraction and distribution. The article highlight
Mining Logistics Partnerships Drive Supply Chain Stability
The article emphasizes that dependable logistics partnerships serve as critical stabilizers for mining supply chains, particularly in the South African context. In an industry historically vulnerable
Iron Ore Supply Chain Risks: Understanding Critical Dependencies
Iron ore represents one of the most geographically concentrated commodity supply chains globally, with production heavily dominated by a small number of countries and operators. This concentration cre