Overview
Stage | Production |
Mine Type | Open Pit |
Commodities |
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Mining Method |
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Production Start | ... |
Mine Life | 2038 |
ArcelorMittal has progressed on its project to increase pellet feed production at Las Truchas mine to 2.3 million tonnes per annum with DRI concentrate grade capability. This project will enable concentrate production for the BF route and DRI route, with the goal of supplying ArcelorMittal Mexico's steel operations with high quality feed. Production is expected to start in the second half of 2025. |
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ArcelorMittal operates the Las Truchas mine. ArcelorMittal holds an indirect 100% interest.
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Deposit Type
- Skarn
- Hydrothermal
- Metasomatic
Summary:
The Las Truchas deposits consist of massive concentrations of magnetite of irregular morphology. The main Las Truchas deposits occur along a geological trend that is about seven kilometers long and about two kilometers wide. The Las Truchas mineral deposits have been classified as hydrothermal deposits, which may have originated from late-stage plutonic activity injecting through older sedimentary rocks. The mineralization of the Las Truchas iron deposits occurs in disseminated and irregular massive concentrations of magnetite within metamorphic rocks and skarns. The mineralization also occurs as fillings of faults, breccia zones, and fractures.
Summary:
The Las Truchas is a production stage mine. Mining activities consist of an open pit mine exploitation, crushing, dry cobbing preconcentrate and concentration plant.
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Reserves at December 31, 2023:
Iron ore reserve and resources estimates are including San Jose and Las Truchas mines.
Mineral reserves for Las Truchas are estimated at a cut-off grade of 10% Fe magnetic.
Mineral resources for Last Truchas are reported at a cutoff grade of 10% Fe magnetic and Fe recovery of 90%.
Category | Tonnage | Commodity | Grade |
Proven
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Mt
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Iron
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39.3 %
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Probable
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107 Mt
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Iron
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29.1 %
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Proven & Probable
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107 Mt
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Iron
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29.2 %
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Indicated
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64 Mt
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Iron
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33.2 %
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Inferred
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20 Mt
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Iron
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32.1 %
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