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Solomon Hub iron ore mine

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Production at Solomon Hub, part of Fortescue’s Western Hub, is forecast to decline from historical levels of 75–80 Mtpa to 60.5 Mt by 2025, driven by reduced output from the Firetail deposit, which remains operational at lower rates as reserve extensions are explored. Firetail’s dry processing, low strip ratio, and short haul distances have underpinned Solomon’s position as Fortescue’s lowest-cost hub, with C1 costs forecast to fall to US$15.8/t in 2025 before rising to US$17.3/t by 2027 due to higher strip ratios, longer hauls to Queens Valley, and increased reliance on the higher-cost Kings operation. To sustain output, Fortescue is developing Queens Valley, 15 km from the Kings OPF, to support Kings Fines production and extend mine life to 2064, while the acquisition of the nearby Blacksmith project from Red Hawk Mining adds 243 Mt at 59.3% Fe, reinforcing the company’s strategy of leveraging regional synergies and infrastructure.

Table of contents

  • Summary
  • Key issues
  • Emissions

Tables and charts

This report includes the following images and tables:

  • Solomon Hub Emission Intensity Quartile ranking – Total global production - Tonnes of ore
  • Detailed map
  • Participation
  • Marketable reserves (at 01/01/2025)
  • Production
  • Production
  • Operations
  • Infrastructure
  • Cash costs
  • Cash Costs
  • Capital costs
  • Economic assumptions

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    Solomon Hub iron ore mine

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    South Flank.xls

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