— An electric rope shovel works at an open pit mine at a pellet manufacturing plant ... Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Wednesday said it is pursuing "exit options" for its Bloom Lake iron ore ...

In January 2023, the Champion announced the positive findings of a study evaluating upgrading half of the Bloom Lake mine capacity to a direct reduction quality pellet feed iron ore (DRPF Project) and approved an initial budget to advance the project.

 — Project Description. A feasibility study has evaluated the further upgrading of Bloom Lake's iron-ore concentrate to a DRPF-quality iron-ore product, resulting in an …

 — On May 17 Champion Iron announced its agreement to purchase the Pointe Noire Iron Ore Pelletizing Facility in Sept-Iles, Quebec, for $2.5 million. Champion, through its subsidiary Quebec Iron Ore, …

He managed the Iron Ore Company of Canada's Pellet Plant in Sept-Iles before joining Domtar Inc. as Mill Manager of its pulp mill in Lebel-sur-Quévillon. He joined Consolidated Thompson in 2006 and was one of the key people who made this project happen. ... Mr. Vallée acted as Vice President Project Development for Phase II of Bloom Lake ...

 — Canadian iron ore company Champion Iron Limited has announced that it is ramping up its Bloom Lake Mine Phase II expansion project. The feasibility study evaluating the reprocessing and infrastructure required to commercially produce a 69 percent Fe direct reduction pellet product is ongoing. The study of this proposed project, scaled to convert …

 — The iron ore production has significantly expanded in recent years, owing to increasing steel demands in developing countries. However, the content of iron in ore deposits has deteriorated and low-grade iron …

 — The Bloom Lake Phase I and Phase II plants have a combined nameplate capacity of 15 Mtpa and produce a low contaminant high-grade 66.2% Fe iron ore …

Direct Reduction Pellet Feed Project . On January 26, 2023, the Company announced the positive results of a study evaluating the processing and infrastructure required to modify the Bloom Lake Phase II plant to improve its product from a 66.2% Fe iron ore concentrate to a Direct Reduction Pellet Feed quality

 — The Feasibility Study for the DRPF Project, conducted in partnership with BBA, evaluated the equipment and infrastructure required to upgrade the Bloom Lake …

 — Bloom Lake's increased nameplate capacity of 15 Mtpa to commercially produce a DR quality pellet feed iron ore; (iii) production and recovery rate targets and the Company's performance; and (iv) the Company's growth and opportunities generally.

The FEECO Innovation Center, which conducts batch- and pilot-scale testing for pelletizing (among other processes), has been working with iron ore pellet producers for decades; the facility regularly tests iron ore sources to work out process variables such as feed rates, additive inclusion, binder selection, required equipment specifications ...

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 — Cliffs operated two iron ore mines located in Eastern Canada as of the end of 2013-Wabush and Bloom Lake. These mines combined had an annual iron ore concentrate production capacity of 12.8 ...

The pellet plant converts concentrate to iron ore pellets that can be used directly in blast furnaces. Iron ore concentrate is received from the concentrating operations where it is ground in one of 11 ball mills. ... The Sept-Îles terminal operates year-round and can handle both lake and ocean-going vessels with a capacity of between 25,000 ...

 — The Bloom Lake iron ore mine has proven and probable reserves of 716.2 million tonnes grading 28.6% iron. Measured and indicated resources are 1.25 billion tonnes grading 28.7% iron. ... Not only is Champion happy to have expanded Bloom Lake, but the company is also looking forward to its direct reduction pellet feed (DRPF) project for …

We can help our customers to determine which process is the best for their ore, fuel and pellet requirements. Our iron ore pelletizing systems combine the best features of both technologies to provide the most modern plant …

 — With its high iron ore concentrate production targets, Quebec Iron Ore ensures that production flows at Bloom Lake reach the plant's nameplate capacity of 15 Mtpa. To …

A Perfect Storm for an Iron Ore Pellet Shortage. Benefits of utilizing iron ore pellets are extensive; in addition to lower emissions and a reduced requirement for coking coal, the use of iron ore pellets allows steel producers to lower energy costs and ultimately add to their profit margin, making pellets an increasingly favored feedstock.

 — In January 2023, the Company announced the positive findings of a study evaluating the upgrade of half of the Bloom Lake mine capacity to a direct reduction …

The tremendous consumption of iron ore during World War II, when the Lake Superior region was the major producer of iron ore for the Allied forces, was the zenith of production of natural ores. ... Its ore reserve was depleted by the early 1970s, thus after running Republic ore for awhile its pellet plant closed in 1980. The Humboldt pellet ...

 — The Bloom Lake Phase I and Phase II plants have a combined nameplate capacity of 15 Mtpa and produce a low contaminant high-grade 66.2% Fe iron ore concentrate with a proven ability to produce a ...

Discover the company that owns the Bloom Lake Mine, which plans to extract a first-grade iron ore. made in Quebec mineral resource. Fermont, Quebec, Canada.

 — Canadian iron-ore mining company Champion Iron on Tuesday announced a final investment decision (FID) for its direct reduction pellet feed (DRPF) project at the …

 — With its high iron ore concentrate production targets, Quebec Iron Ore ensures that production flows at Bloom Lake reach the plant's nameplate capacity of 15 Mtpa. To achieve this, a wide range of equipment is used, including crushers, grinding mills, screens, spiral classifiers, and dewatering filters.

 — The iron ore pelletization is the process of converting iron fines less than 200 mesh (0.074 mm) into 8-16 mm pellets. Types of iron ore pellets Iron ore pellets are normally produced in two types of quality grades: DRI grade and BF grade. DRI pellets have a higher quality requirement, containing more than 67% iron content. They allow the iron ...

 — In January 2023, the Company announced the positive findings of a study evaluating the upgrade of half of the Bloom Lake mine capacity to a direct reduction quality pellet feed iron ore and approved an initial budget to advance the project. Bloom Lake's …

 — Champion Iron (TSX: CIA) (OTCQX: CIAFF) has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Pointe Noire iron ore pelletizing facility located in Sept-Iles, Qué., directly adjacent to the port facilities that the company currently uses. The plant was commissioned in 1965 with an original pelletizing nameplate capacity of 6 million …

 — As noted in the Release, the optimized mine plan confirms the 18-year LoM, based on the mineral reserves. It also provides an opportunity to extend operations beyond the LoM plan, with a 40% ...