Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update
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Name of the Project
Western Range iron-ore project.
Location
Pilbara, Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
Rio Tinto (54%) and China Baowu Steel Group Co (46%).
Project Description
Western Range will have a production capacity of 25-million tonnes a year of iron-ore, which will help sustain production of the Pilbara Blend from Rio Tinto’s existing Paraburdoo mining hub.
The project includes construction of a primary crusher and an 18 km conveyor system linking it to the existing Paraburdoo processing plant.
Potential Job Creation
The construction phase will support an estimated 1 600 jobs, with the mine requiring about 800 ongoing operational roles that are expected to be filled by existing workers transitioning from other sites in the Paraburdoo mining hub.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$2-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in 2025.
Latest Developments
Construction of the mine is 80% complete. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, Rio Tinto finalised commissioning of the autonomous haul trucks and completed the Paraburdoo upgrade works.
The miner continues to focus on the construction of the greenfield crushing and screening plant and Paraburdoo plant tie-in, with first ore from that new system on track for 2025.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto, email media.enquiries@riotinto.com.
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