TORONTO , April 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC") has provided Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (the "Corporation") with the following update on the situation at IOC's Sept-Îles port facilities following the fire at Reclaimer no. 2.
After initial assessment of the damages, IOC estimates that repairs to Reclaimer no. 2 will be completed in Q4-2021.
Currently, Reclaimer no. 1 is in full operation and IOC is also able to by-pass the damaged reclaimer and load ore directly from the train dumper. In addition, IOC has deployed mobile tele-stackers which enable IOC to load ore from its stockyard on a conveyor belt. IOC advised that despite the interim loading solutions IOC is operating at a reduced rate compared to its nominal capacity and the force majeure declarations remain in effect.
IOC has advised that the 2021 production guidance remains unchanged at 17.9 to 20.4 million tonnes and IOC expects that, while sales tonnages in the second quarter will be negatively affected, most of the shortfall will be recovered during the remainder of the year.
About Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation
The Corporation holds a 15.10% equity interest in IOC directly and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hollinger-Hanna Limited, and receives a 7% gross overriding royalty and a 10 cent per tonne commission on all iron ore products produced, sold and shipped by IOC.
Forward-Looking Statements
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SOURCE Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation
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