Atlas Iron Limited (ASX Code: AGO) reported that is now delivering ore to the new Utah Port from its two North Pilbara iron ore mines, Wodgina and Pardoo.
Atlas is stockpiling ore at the Utah Point Port Facility which is currently being commissioned, with the first vessel, the “Bergen Max” due to berth and commence loading Atlas ore on 17 September 2010.
“We are now mining at 5Mtpa (up from 1.2Mtpa previously) and are on track to achieve our objective of a 6Mtpa export rate by Christmas,” Atlas Managing Director David Flanagan said. “Rapidly growing production, exports and cashflows make it an exciting time for Atlas.”
