The port of Salaverry is around 200 km from the project and can service ships of up to 35 000 t capacity. It provides direct access to the Pacific Ocean.
According to an AIM press release, the port has met its potential client demands and would provide year-around loading for shipment of coal, allowing the company to provide its coal in a “cost-effective and nimble, on-demand manner”.
AIM is positioned to ship two to four shiploads of anthracite per month.
“Anthracite it necessary for steel and high-grade metal forging products, said JR Todhunter, AIM’s President and CEO. “Prices currently range between US$220 and US$400 per tonne.”
