Where does Rio Tinto mine iron ore?
Where does Rio Tinto mine iron ore?
Pilbara
Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) comprises an integrated iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The Pilbara iron ore operations include 16 iron ore mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700-kilometre rail network and related infrastructure.
Who owns the iron ore in Australia?
The big two producers, Rio Tinto and BHP accounted for 90 percent of all iron ore production in the state in 2008-09, with the third-biggest producer being the Fortescue Metals Group. Rio Tinto operates twelve iron ore mines in Western Australia, BHP seven, Fortescue two, all of those are located in the Pilbara region.
Where is the biggest iron ore mine in Australia?
Five largest iron ore mines in Australia in 2020
- Yandi Mine. The Yandi Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia.
- Mount Whaleback Mine. Located in Western Australia, the Mount Whaleback Mine is owned by BHP.
- Jimblebar Hub. The Jimblebar Hub is located in Western Australia.
- Area C Mine.
- Yandicoogina Mine.
Where is Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine located?
Image courtesy of Rio Tinto. The Simandou iron ore mine is located in southeast Guinea, Africa. First production from the mine is expected in 2015. The mine has a projected life of at least 30 years.
How will the Simandou iron ore project be developed?
The development of the Simandou iron ore project will also involve rail and port infrastructure construction. Image courtesy of Rio Tinto. Ouéléba and Pic de Fon are the two main deposits at the Simandou iron ore project. Image courtesy of Rio Tinto.
What will the development of the Simandou project involve?
The development of the Simandou iron ore project will also involve rail and port infrastructure construction. Image courtesy of Rio Tinto. Ouéléba and Pic de Fon are the two main deposits at the Simandou iron ore project.
Will China’s Simandou be developed without Rio Tinto?
“Under all scenarios Simandou will be developed, with or without Rio Tinto,” chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques told Bloomberg News. “There is a huge incentive for the Chinese to make it happen now,” he said, referring to the industrial activity increase in the Asian giant.
