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Simandou Project
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Paraburdoo is one of our longest-running iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, having started production in 1972.
Located around 80 kilometres southwest of Tom Price, the site rests on the traditional lands of the Yinhawangka people, and includes our Eastern Range, Channar, Paraburdoo and Western Range projects.
Together with joint venture partner China Baowu Group, we officially opened Western Range – our newest and 18th iron ore mine in the Pilbara – alongside Yinhawangka Traditional Owners.
Western Range is a major iron ore development in the Pilbara region, jointly developed by Rio Tinto (54%) and China Baowu Steel Group (46%). The mine is designed to sustain production from the Paraburdoo operations, with a capacity of 25 million tonnes per year.
Key infrastructure includes:
The project is expected to support approximately 1,600 construction jobs, with a strong emphasis on residential and FIFO workforce stability.
With the opening of the Western Range at Paraburdoo Operations, the hub now has capacity to produce up to 25 million tonnes of iron ore annually. This expansion supports the longevity of Paraburdoo for up to 20 years.
Western Range provides stability for more than 880 residential and FIFO employees in Paraburdoo. It also strengthens the Western Australian and national economies through royalties and taxes.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, marking an important step in their long-standing relationship. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251211420422/en/Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto representatives sign Interim
KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to build 100 rail cars in Western Australia and to support local manufacturing. The first Karratha-made rail car follows the completion of 40 Western Australian-made iron
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the region that powers the nation’s economy. This press release features multimedia. View th
Paraburdoo Operations
1 Mine Road
Paraburdoo
WA 6754
Australia
P004 Drop Point