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The Solomon Hub owned by Fortescue Metals Group is in the Hamersley Range 60 kilometres north of Tom Price and 120km to the west of FMG's Chichester Hub. It comprises the Firetail and Kings Valley mines which together have production capacity of 70 to 75 million tonnes of iron ore per annum. Solomon represents a valuable source of production by blending higher grade, low cost Firetail ore with low phosphorous Chichester ore to create the high quality Fortescue blend. Fortescue has successfully deployed CAT autonomous haulage technology (AHS) at the Solomon Hub since 2012, achieving a 20 per cent improvement in productivity. The accommodation, catering and recreation section of the hub is known as Kangi Camp. It includes a running track, tavern, dining hall and sports facilities.
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- Automated vehicles -- Western Australia -- Solomon Hub -- Photographs.
- Ore-dressing plants -- Western Australia -- Solomon Hub -- Photographs.
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