LARGEST OPEN-PIT IRON ORE MINE IN EUROPE
MINAS DE ALQUIFE
Operation
Minas de Alquife operates according to the latest standards and with a high degree of flexibility.
Products
MdA´s core business is mining and processing of iron ore of highest quality for the steel industry.
Sustainability
Spain is not only considered to be politically stable, but also fulfills strict environmental and social guidelines.
ABOUT
Minas de Alquife is the largest open-pit iron ore mine in Europe. Situated close to European end markets due to its proximity to European steel mills, the Alquife mine is perfectly situated for European steelmakers.
110 Mt
Proofed reserves
4.5 Mt
per year
2020
ramp-up
PRESS & NEWS
25.03.2020
Minas de Alquife recibe autorización para tratar los lodos, el fleco pendiente para completar la explotación.
09.04.2020
La Junta autoriza en plena pandemia la reapertura parcial de Alquife tras 25 años.
08.11.2020
Minas de Alquife impulsa los trabajos para el inicio de la exportación de mineral de hierro tras 25 años.