South Australian iron ore producer IMX Resources Limited announced it has signed a port logistics services contract with Flinders Port encompassing the receival and loading of ore from Cairn Hill Magnetite Copper Gold Project near Coober Pedy.

Mr Duncan McBain MD of IMX Resources said that "Importantly, this is the last contractual milestone required before railing and shipping can commence from the iron ore copper ore Cairn Hill mine. It is anticipated that the first shipment will occur in December 2010."

IMX will utilize an innovative loading solution at Port Adelaide. Flinders Ports, in conjunction with DP World, a leader in international marine terminal services, will use a rotary tippler attachment on the container cranes to load ore that has been transported and stored in purpose built containers into bulk vessels at the Outer Harbour Container Terminal.

Orders have already been placed for the rotary tipplers and specialized dust suppression system for loading. In addition, work is progressing on the construction of the hardstand area for the storage of containers. The first section of the hardstand is expected to be completed around the end of October.

Sufficient containers, that can carry more than 34 tonnes of ore each, have been now been delivered to allow railing to commence in the second half of October with the first shipment anticipated in December 2010, subject to berthing and ship availability.