Citing market uncertainty, Utah Iron shuts down mining operations in Iron County

Utah mine shutdown halts Union Pacific export iron ore unit trains

Bound for the Port of Long Beach, a Union Pacific iron ore train that originated in Cedar City, Utah, begins its descent of Cajon Pass in September 2021. Bill Stephens The trade war between the U.S. and China has prompted a Utah iron ore mine to shut down, a move that at least temporarily ends Union Pacific unit train operations between Cedar City, Utah, and the Port of Long Beach, Calif. Utah Iron LLC announced on Wednesday that it would close …

Citing market uncertainty, Utah Iron shuts down mining operations in Iron County

Officials at Utah Iron LLC announced on Wednesday that the company is suspending its mining operations at its Iron County facility, effective immediately.

Operations at Iron County mine suspended due to global market fluctuations

The current uncertainty in global markets has forced an Iron County mining operation to suspend operations for an indefinite period of time.