Mineral Resources Limited (also shortened to MinRes) is a

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n mining services company.

History

Mineral Resources was established in July 2006 when pipeline manufacturing and contracting business PIHA, Crushing Services International and Process Minerals International merged and was listed on the

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Operations

Mineral Resources operates two

iron ore Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. The ores are usually rich in iron oxides and vary in color from dark grey, bright yellow, or deep purple to rusty red. The iron is usually found in the fo ...

hubs: Utah Point Hub in

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and Yilgarn Hub in Esperance. Mines are operated at

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and Kumina. Mineral Resources is involved in bulk ore transport in the

Pilbara The Pilbara () is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a glo ...

. In 2014, Mineral Resources purchased six

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locomotives and 382 iron ore wagons taking over the operation of its services from

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. Minerals Resources operates two hard rock

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mines in Western Australia; Mount Marion in the

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, and Wodgina in the Pilbara.

References

{{S&P/ASX 50 Companies based in Perth, Western Australia Companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Mining services companies of Australia Non-renewable resource companies established in 2006 2006 establishments in Australia